Crop Post Harvest and processing Management
Crop Post-Harvest and Processing Management division is responsible for implementing national Agricultural policy sub sequenced within Strategic Plan for agricultural transformation PSTA. The division focuses on development and dissemination of post-harvest technologies to reduce losses, improve the quality of produce and ensure market competitiveness.
Crop Post-Harvest and Processing Management division has two components:
the first focusing on postharvest handling through post-harvest infrastructures, technologies development and dissemination and
the second focusing on research on crop Processing, Quality/value addition and Nutritional preservation of agriculture products to increase the shelf life and the quality of foods.
To effectively achieve its objectives, Post-Harvest and Processing Management division partners with varies stakeholders, including farmers, different Ministries and their agencies, local authorities, civil society organizations, private sector; local & international development partners.
Crop Processing and Food Quality Management Program
The Crop Processing and Food Quality Program conducts research on crop processing, value addition, food quality, and nutritional preservation of agricultural products to enhance food quality and extend shelf life. The processed products can be utilized in the food industry to promote income generation and market opportunities.
The program also develops protocols and training materials for farmers and cooperatives on processing technologies, food safety standards, aflatoxin and fumonisin awareness and mitigation, as well as nutrition improvement through the use of nutrient-dense foods, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and cooking demonstrations.