Assessment of postharvest losses and marketing of onion in Ethiopia

Emana, Bezabih; Sefa, Victor Afari; Kebede, Dereje; Nenguwo, N.; Ayana, Amsalu; Mohammed, Hedija

doi:10.1504/ijpti.2017.092466

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“…The present result is in line with the findings of Bezabih [ 43 ] losses along the supply chain mostly affect the farmer and retailer. Falola et al ([ 14 ] reported that onion farmers experienced a 23.9% postharvest loss in Nigeria.…”

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“…Because the existing varieties are not stored well, awareness problem, shortage of storage technologies/methods, improper care during harvesting, lack of storage room, and poor storage period . Bezabih [ 43 ] reported that over 30% of postharvest losses of vegetables in Ethiopia were registered mainly due to poor handling practices, marketing, storage and transport.…”

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The rise and fall of onion production; its multiple constraints on pre-harvest and post-harvest management issues along the supply chain in northwest Ethiopia

Yeshiwas

Alemayehu

Adgo

2023

Heliyon

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The rise and fall of onion production; its multiple constraints on pre-harvest and post-harvest management issues along the supply chain in northwest Ethiopia

Yeshiwas

Alemayehu

Adgo

2023

Heliyon

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“…The post-harvest losses of onion in Ethiopia were reported as 25.21% (Mossie et al 2020). Emana et al (2017) reported more than 30% in onion postharvest losses and reported a 61% reduction in producer's income during the wet seasons in Ethiopia. Depending on the cultivar type plus pre-harvest and post-harvest treatments, onion bulbs can be stored at low temperature (0-2 °C) or high temperature (25-30 °C) by maintaining the relative humidity in the range of 55-70% (Chope et al 2006).…”

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Performance Evaluation of Low-cost Storage Structures for Onions (Allium cepa L.) Storage in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Eriballo¹,

Satheesh²,

Fanta³

2022

Philipp J Sci

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The effect of fully ventilated storage structure, netted bags, mud-coated structure (local practice in the region), and heap storage on quality and shelf-life of onion cv. Bombay red was studied at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology in Ethiopia. The experiment was conducted in a single factor with four levels (four storage structures) with three replications. Manually harvested and cured onions were stored in different storage structures and different quality and shelf-life properties were studied for 90 d. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and correlation was conducted by SAS 9.2 version. The lowest sprouting % (1.03), rotting % (1.81), and mold incidence % (2.73) of the onions were recorded in the onions stored in fully ventilated storage structures for 90 d. The highest marketable bulb % was observed in the fully ventilated storage structure by the 90th day of storage. On the basis of this study, the fully ventilated structure was recommended to store the onions in the studied location.

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“…Some of the products are processed on their way to the end users while other products reach them without undergoing any form of change. According to Emana et al (2017), a significant proportion of onion harvest is meant for sale in various towns within Ethiopia, implying that production of the crop is commercially driven and access to the market is crucial to improve household income. In Ethiopia, there are increasing numbers of onion marketing channels where farmers are selling their products directly to consumers or through a middleman.…”

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Strategic mapping of onion supply chains: a comprehensive analysis of production and post-harvest processes in Northwest Ethiopia

Yeshiwas,

Alemayehu,

Adgo

2024

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IntroductionOnion is a significant vegetable crop in Ethiopia, serving as a source of income for smallholder farmers. However, various challenges in the production and post-harvest handling processes impede a consistent supply and marketing of the crop. This study focused on a comprehensive analysis of the onion supply chain, ranging from production to post-harvest handling, to address the existing production and marketing processes. The research initiative was undertaken to map the onion supply chain from farmers to consumers, intending to establish an improved marketing system in northwest Ethiopia.MethodsThe study area covered three onion-producing districts of the Amhara Region. Data collection involved interviews, observations, and market assessments using a structured questionnaire. Sampling followed a multistage technique. The analysis included descriptive statistics and food system analysis to map the supply chain and estimate marketing margins.Results and DiscussionPost-harvest loss in onion production presents a major obstacle in the farming sector, impacting its growth. The study identified six alternative channels for onion marketing where different actors are involved throughout the supply chain. Key stakeholders include farmers, local collectors, brokers, transporters, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. Packaging and sorting activities are implemented at different supply chain stages to minimize post-harvest losses. Farm-level activities, including curing, sorting, grading, and ventilating, are crucial for reducing losses. The perishable nature of onion bulbs and the existing production and handling challenges exacerbate post-harvest losses. Efforts to address this challenge demand a comprehensive approach, integrating interventions across the value chain, from improved cultivars and storage infrastructure to enhanced market access strategies. Hence, stakeholders and governmental organizations are urged to promote onion value-addition technologies, including the establishment of processing industries. Such endeavors promote collaborative efforts across the onion supply chain, ensuring sustainable benefits for producers and traders.

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Assessment of postharvest losses and marketing of onion in Ethiopia

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The rise and fall of onion production; its multiple constraints on pre-harvest and post-harvest management issues along the supply chain in northwest Ethiopia

The rise and fall of onion production; its multiple constraints on pre-harvest and post-harvest management issues along the supply chain in northwest Ethiopia

Performance Evaluation of Low-cost Storage Structures for Onions (Allium cepa L.) Storage in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Strategic mapping of onion supply chains: a comprehensive analysis of production and post-harvest processes in Northwest Ethiopia

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