1	Reducing Post harvest Losses in Fruits and Vegetables– Opportunities and Challenges R. Paul Singh, Professor University of California, Davis R. Visvanathan, Professor Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2	Overview Opportunities Challenges Role of Post harvest research and technology transfer centers
3	Agriculture - Highlights
4	Fruit Production Major fruit production Mango, banana, grape, citrus, apple, guava, papaya and pineapple. Ranks first in world production of mangoes (42% share) and banana (26% share) .
5	Area and Production of Vegetables
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7	Export of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (metric tons)
8	Export of Processed Fruits and Vegetables (metric tons)
9	Agro-Food Processing Industry Ranks fifth in size Employs 1.6 million workers Accounts for 14 percent of the total industrial output 5.5 percent of total industrial investment contributes 18% to the GDP
10	Employment generation for Rs.1000 crores investment – No. of persons
11	Post Harvest Losses
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23	Challenges Seasonal industry Inclement weather Small scale production Deficient infrastructure Lack of near-farm precooling facilities Lack of trained food technologists, operators and managers
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25	Role of Agricultural Universities Agro food processing Agricultural Engineering Programs Food science and technology programs Mostly developed in the last two decades Programs in Mumbai, Osmania University Dairy processing (National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Dairy Cooperative, Anand) Department of Food Processing, Punjab Agricultural University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Addressing needs of small and medium scale enterprises
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29	Coffee Pulper cum Washer Capacity : 500 kg / h hour. water requirement : 4 litres/kg of fruits conventional method: 15 l/kg. washing efficiency is 96%. Cost of machine:Rs.50,000/-
30	Brinjal (Egg Plant) Seed Extractor Operated by I hp motor Water requirement is 3 l/min. Capacity is 120 kg of fruits per hour (2 kg of seeds). Cost of the unit Rs.15,000/-. Cost of seed extraction - Rs.10/- per kg of seed.
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35	US-India Collaboration on Post-harvest Handling and Food Processing USAID-ALO project (3 yr) US Land Grant Universities Ohio State, Cornell, Michigan State University, University of California Indian agricultural universities: Punjab Agricultural University, University of Agricultural Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agriculture University
36	Goal – (TNAU and UCD project) Establish a Center for Food Safety and Food Quality Scientific exchange and development within the areas of post harvest technologies, processing and food quality. To develop a group of lead faculty at TNAU with modern technical skills and first-hand experience of US research and industrial activities in the areas of food quality and safety. These scientists will serve as principle architects and program leaders for the proposed centre.
37	Objectives Production and post production issues with respect to reduction in post harvest losses and enhancing post harvest quality. Problems with reference to market competency for both domestic and International. Technology Transfer agent to provide basic skill and training for quality maintenance and improvements. A nodal agency for assessment of quality factors for the food and allied industries. A nodal agency for certifying the food industries on HACCP, GMP, etc.
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40	First year Strategic Planning for the Center UC Davis delegation to TNAU establish strategic planning process with TNAU colleagues develop a vision statement for the Center conduct internal human resource analysis Identify TNAU faculty to participate in TNAU-UC Davis exchange study state-of-the-art technology in selected areas for personnel skill development.
41	First Year TNAU faculty will represent the key areas of concentration. to subsequently serve as programmatic directors of the Center. Assess/critique models for the Center (both virtual and physical) TNAU exchange faculty to actively examine existing models for food quality centers in the US explicit goal : develop a comparable and superior center in India.
42	First Year Development of an action plan by each of the 'exchange' scientists action plan to serve as a white paper for the concept of center establishment Develop the initial vision statement and the process that will be pursued in the subsequent two years of the grant and beyond.
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44	Second Year The Implementation Phase Incorporate action plan into strategic plan for implementation at TNAU Scientists returning to TNAU from Year 1 to implement their action plan
45	Second Year Conduct workshop led by TNAU Faculty with UCD support. Modernization of skills within the relevant faculty and extension services at TNAU. Additional workshop presentations with live Web-based participation in remote locations participation of UC Davis faculty in training programs.
46	Second Year Conduct planning workshop to pursue the development of the Center Partners include TNAU, local government, private industry, USAID and other donors. Further skill building of TNAU faculty at UC Davis in 'high priority' areas
47	Third Year Official Opening of the Center: Joint TNAU and UCD implementation of strategic plan for the Center. On-site regional training Annual conference. Joint workshops with UCD and TNAU faculty, representatives of local agricultural industry, regional government and donors
48	Summary The fruit and vegetable sector in India offers numerous opportunities for expansion. A concerted effort of food scientists, entrepreneurs and government agencies is required to advance the food processing industry.