Commodity Systems Assessment Methodology of Postharvest Losses in Vegetable Amaranths: The Case of Tamale, Ghana

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dc.contributor.authorOsei-Kwarteng, Mildred
dc.contributor.authorGweyi-Onyango, Joseph Patrick
dc.contributor.authorMahunu, Gustav Komla
dc.date.accessioned2017-06-19T08:58:53Z
dc.date.available2017-06-19T08:58:53Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionResearch paperen_US
dc.description.abstractA semistructured questionnaire based on the commodity system assessment methodology (CSAM) was used to determine postharvest losses in vegetable amaranths (VA). Fifty producers and retailers were randomly selected from five and four major VA producing areas and markets, respectively, and interviewed. Data obtained were subjected to descriptive statistical analyses. The survey revealed that absence of laws, regulation, incentives, and inadequate technical information affected the production of VA.The utmost preproduction challenge was poor quality seeds with poor seed yield (35%), low viability (19%), and nontrueness (46%). It was noted that some cultural practices including planting pattern and density, irrigation, and fertiliser use had effects on postharvest losses. Some postharvest practices used were cleaning with water, trimming, sorting, and grading. Usually the produce was transported to marketing centers by cars and motor cycle trailers. Generally poor temperature management after harvest was a big challenge for the postharvest handling of VA. The potential of vegetable amaranths as a commodity in the study area can be enhanced by providing the necessary institutional support, incentives, and use of good management practices along the value chain. An interdisciplinary approach and quantification of losses along the chain are recommended for any future studyen_US
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Agronomy Volume 2017, Article ID 1747869, 7 pagesen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/17671
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherHindawi Publishing Corporationen_US
dc.subjectAmaranthsen_US
dc.subjectVegetablesen_US
dc.titleCommodity Systems Assessment Methodology of Postharvest Losses in Vegetable Amaranths: The Case of Tamale, Ghanaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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