Grain Storage Techniques

Grain Storage Techniques
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251034569

Deals with the main aspects of preservation of grains after harvest in tropical and subtropical regions. Presents the entire range of technologies currently available, from the farm granary to large-scale storage facilities. Special emphasis has been placed on quality control as it is becoming more and more important in view of the marketable surplus. Aimed at private and public sector storage operators, extension workers, students and researchers.

On-farm Maize Drying and Storage in the Humid Tropics

On-farm Maize Drying and Storage in the Humid Tropics
Author: African Rural Storage Centre Project
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1980
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251009444

Project investigations and findings. Solar drying. Artificial drying. Drying in cribs by natural ventilation. Insect control in cribs. The costs of dring cobs in cribs. Storage of shelled maize.

Pollination of Cultivated Plants in the Tropics

Pollination of Cultivated Plants in the Tropics
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1995
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9789251036594

This bulletin, based on contributions from various contributors and edited by Dr. D.W. Roubik, introduces the reader to various aspects of natural and insect pollination. It discusses the pollinators themselves, and the ecological and economic importance of pollination, as well as applied pollination in temperate, tropical oceanic islands and mainland tropics, and alternatives to artificial pollinator populations. Prospects for the future are also discussed. Chapter 2 deals with successful pollination with pollinator populations, the evaluation of pollinators and floral biology and research techniques. The behaviour of pollinators and plant phenology and various case studies on the preparation of pollinators for use in tropical agriculture are also discussed. A glossary and various appendices regarding cultivated and semi-cultivated plants in the tropics, pollination contracts and levels of safety of pesticides for bees and other pollinators are included.

Wholesale Markets

Wholesale Markets
Author: J. D. Tracey-White
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1991
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251031070

Wholesale marketing systems for fruit, vegetables and other fresh foodstuffs, such as livestock and fish, are often inadequate. They neither maximize benefits to producers, nor to consumers. This manual has been compiled to provide a systematic methodology based on the sequence of steps normally adopted in the development process. The manual should be of practical value, both to senior professionals and to technicians, in undertaking marketing and engineering surveys, in the preparation of feasibility studies and master plans, and in formulating proposals for the provision of physical facilities.

Export Crop Liberalization in Africa

Export Crop Liberalization in Africa
Author: Andrew Shepherd
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 108
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251042588

This bulletin reviews approaches to and experiences with the export crop liberalization in Africa. The problems encountered are identified and ways of overcoming them are considered.

Contract Farming

Contract Farming
Author: Charles Eaton
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251045930

Interest in contract farming is growing, especially in countries that previously had a central planning policy. The purpose of this guide is to provide advice to existing contract farming companies on how they can improve their operations and to those thinking of starting such companies on the preconditions of success.

Wholesale Market Management

Wholesale Market Management
Author: Bob Densley
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251043622

In most countries, wholesale markets remain an essential link between production and consumption. That they should be well managed is essential as higher marketing costs lead to lower prices for producers and higher prices charged to consumers. Inefficient markets also increase the risk of problems of hygiene, environmental degradation and transport congestion, among others. With rapid urban growth, wholesale markets will continue to channel a wide variety of produce to urban consumers, despite the development of new distribution techniques, such as direct supply from farmers to supermarkets. This manual analyses the political, legal, economic and commercial aspects of the management and operations of wholesale markets. The European experience in Spain, France, Germany, Britain and Italy is presented; as well as in Japan, Hong Kong, the USA, South Africa, Australia and Argentina.