Assessment of Mango Post-Harvest Losses along Value Chain in the Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Tarekegn, Kassa; Kelem, Fasika

doi:10.1080/15538362.2021.2025194

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“…5. Similar studies were conducted for mango value chain in Ethiopia (Tarekegn and Kelem, 2022), for supply chain of grapes in Fiji (Morris et al 2014). They found that two or more channels observed in domestic supply chain.…”

Section: Environment Conservation Journalsupporting

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Mapping of supply chain and assessment of pre and postharvest losses of Alphonso mango in India

Rajvardhan Kiran,

Mani,

Parrey

et al. 2023

ECJ

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One of the most popular commercial varieties of mango in India is the Alphonso variety. Due to its limited and specialised production zone, this cultivar attracts interest for its supply chain management research. Only a few studies on the management of the mango supply chain in India could be discovered in the literature. In order to better understand supply chain management and pre- and post-harvest losses for the Alphonso mango, a survey was conducted. To acquire the data, 123 observations from farmers, FPOs, retailers, exporters, and government officials were recorded. A socioeconomic study revealed that farmers who were young and educated (less than 50 years old and graduates) produced mangoes of higher quality and were more committed to exporting mangoes.The findings indicate that preharvest losses are primarily caused by variables including climate change, global warming, numerous illnesses and pests, spongy tissue, and fruit fly problem. During the harvest season, spongy tissue and abrupt, unseasonal rain have a negative impact on mango quality and supply. Mechanical damage, storage conditions, transportation, and mango handling all had a major impact on postharvest losses.According to the study, pre-harvest factors were responsible for 30 to 40% of mango loss, and post-harvest handling was found to be responsible for 15 to 20% of mango loss. The revenue of farmers is remains poor due to the current trading channels and lack of facilities for value addition.The results of this study provide insight on the current state of the supply chain and Alphonso mango losses. Researchers, governmental organisations, and policymakers can benefit from this study's findings by taking the appropriate actions to boost farmers' incomes, balance the market's supply and demand, and lower losses in other perishable fruits.

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Section: Environment Conservation Journalsupporting

confidence: 61%

“…Therefore, due to unclean conditions while handling, packaging, and selling, product suffers mechanical damage and is attacked by bacteria, which causes the quality of mangoes to rapidly decline. These findings are (Tarekegn and Kelem, 2022). They evaluate the post-harvest losses along the mango value chain as well.…”

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Mapping of supply chain and assessment of pre and postharvest losses of Alphonso mango in India

Rajvardhan Kiran,

Mani,

Parrey

et al. 2023

ECJ

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“…Arba Minch Zuria district is one of the districts in the Gamo zone located in the Great Rift Valley in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region [16]. e district is bordered on the west by Gerese, on the south by the Derashe special district, on the north by Chencha and GachoBaba, on the northeast by Mirab Abaya, on the southeast by the Amaro special district and on the east by the Oromia region [17].…”

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Maize Market Chain Analysis and the Determinants of Market Participation in the Gamo and Gofa Zones of Southern Ethiopia

Galtsa

Tarekegn

Kamaylo

et al. 2022

Advances in Agriculture

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The majority of farmers are producing maize in the Gamo and Gofa zones and they are not benefiting from it due to the marketing problem. Thus, this study was intended to analyze the maize market chain and determinants of market participation in the selected maize-producing districts of the Gamo and Gofa zones. To achieve this objective, multistage sampling techniques were followed to randomly select 151 sample respondents. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, marketing margins, and the double hurdle model. The survey results revealed that approximately 35.88% of the maize from the total maize produced by the sampled farmers was marketed in the study area. The result indicates that among the five identified maize marketing channels, the largest volume of maize passed through channel V (producers, urban collectors, and consumers). In the marketing of maize, traders set the price due to poor market linkage and the low bargaining power of producers. The model regression result indicates that among the hypothesized factors, family size, allocated land size for maize, and market information have a significant effect on the quantity of maize market supply. Based on this finding, strengthening extension services through training and accessing inputs are recommended. Furthermore, market linkage through the cooperative establishment and the availability of market information by respective bodies is suggested.

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“…A comprehensive review of the literature reveals that food losses in various tropical fruits, such as Litchi [20][21][22], Mangoes [23][24][25], and Banana [26], have received significant research attention. However, most of these studies rely on expert opinions or questionnaire surveys on a few stages of the value chain to estimate food loss percentages.…”

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Analyzing Food Loss in the Fresh Longan Supply Chain: Evidence from Field Survey Measurements

Tansuchat,

Pankasemsuk,

Panmanee

et al. 2023

Agriculture

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Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 12 and Sub-Indicator 12.3.1.a, this study rigorously examines food loss dynamics in the longan value chain—encompassing the stages from production to wholesale. Longan, a key commodity in Thailand’s national food loss index calculation, undergoes a comprehensive evaluation following FAO guidelines. This study aims to quantify quantity loss in fresh longan fruit, which pinpoints critical loss stages for targeted policy recommendations. Additionally, it seeks to establish a robust methodology for data collection and calculation, providing a model for evaluating food losses in tropical fruits. Results disclose varying loss percentages across supply chains: quantitative loss 14.07% and qualitative loss 11.02% for domestic consumption, quantitative loss 13.50% and qualitative loss 14.82% for export-bound fresh longans on-season, and quantitative loss 9.85% and qualitative loss 6.52% for export-bound fresh longans off-season. Critical loss stages are identified—particularly over-ripe longan harvesting due to labor shortages and price volatility. Further factors contributing to food losses encompass insufficient pre-harvest handling practices, which result in subsequent post-harvest losses, deficiencies in SO2 fumigation and storage processes, as well as transportation-related issues. This study’s contribution lies in its comprehensive guidance, emphasizing field survey measurements and aligning with the FAO guidelines, making it a vital tool for quantifying and addressing food loss, especially in the tropical fruit sector.

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Assessment of Mango Post-Harvest Losses along Value Chain in the Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Cited by 8 publications

References 30 publications

Mapping of supply chain and assessment of pre and postharvest losses of Alphonso mango in India

Mapping of supply chain and assessment of pre and postharvest losses of Alphonso mango in India

Maize Market Chain Analysis and the Determinants of Market Participation in the Gamo and Gofa Zones of Southern Ethiopia

Analyzing Food Loss in the Fresh Longan Supply Chain: Evidence from Field Survey Measurements

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