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CONTENT: -Effects of timely harvesting versus late harvesting
-Post-harvesting operation
– processing of crops into useable forms, storage, etc.
Sub – Topic 1: Effects of timely harvesting versus late harvesting
Harvesting
Harvesting is the removal and gathering of mature crops for processing and storage. The sign of maturity differ for different crops. For crops like yam, cocoyam and ground nut,
Harvesting of Agricultural produce
Harvesting techniques
- Tapping-rubber
- Cutting- cocoa pods, oil palm fruits and coconut fruits
Effect of Late harvesting
- Leads to pest infestation
- Reduces storage quality
- Effect of Timely harvesting:
- Protects crops from pest infestation in the field
Post- Harvesting Operations
Farm level processing: These are series of activities used in converting harvested farm produce into clean and marketable forms.
After harvesting, crops need to be processed so that they can be consumed or stored for future use.
Methods of processing
- Shelling
- Dehusking
- Hulling
- Threshing
Importance of processing
- It facilitates easy packaging
- Shelf life of product enhanced
