Posts Tagged ‘postharvest technology’
Young entrepreneur brings postharvest technology to farmers
With the SL-3 thresher, Silvester provides postharvest services to farmers as a fee-for-service business to help them save both time and labor.
Read MoreBountifield Releases Social Return on Investment Study
Bountifield International is pleased to present the publication of its recent social return on investment (SROI) study and analysis to demonstrate the social impact value of its programs for entrepreneurs, smallholder farmers, and rural communities.
Read MoreEntrepreneurs Create Positive Impact for Farmers
Bountifield shares Phase I results from the Mavuno Bora Program in Kenya with its 2nd white paper.
Read MoreBountifield Wins 2021 International Innovation Award
Bountifield International is pleased to announce that they have been named a co-winner for the category of Innovations that Empower Youth in Agriculture and Food Systems
Read MoreReducing Food Loss & Waste: An urgent call to action
The consequences of food loss and waste are severe. They are undermining the sustainability of our food system and are directly linked to climate change.
Read MoreYouth are the future of agriculture
On International Youth day, we recognize that the goals of our global society cannot be achieved without the meaningful participation of the young. In particular, youth will be critical for…
Read MoreMaking small-scale farmers a priority is a must
Our current food system struggles to adequately feed the global population, as evidenced by the 820 million people living with hunger. Not only do high rates of postharvest loss and consumer food waste persist, but agriculture is also a major contributor to climate change.
Read MoreFrom Seasonal to Year-Round Business Activities
Access to time and labor-saving technologies not only makes postharvest processing more efficient but is also a beneficial resource for entrepreneurial opportunities.
Read MoreImproving Quality of Cassava with Postharvest Drying Technologies
When drying cassava in open-air, it takes Namasango 3-4 weeks to fulfill an order of 10 metric tons. The dryer however, is expected to reduce the fulfillment time to just one week.
Read MoreFemale-Owned Agribusiness Provides Sorghum Threshing Services to Kenyan Farmers
Jane Kisia has been a sorghum entrepreneur, and farmer for over seven years in Kisumu County in Western Kenya. She is proud to help over 1,000 farmers, particularly women by offering commercial threshing services for greater productivity.
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