Sustainable Post-Harvest and  Value Addition Practices in  Agriculture: A Review

Anil Kumar; Chiragbhai Sureshbhai Prajapati; Khan Chand; Poonam Abrol; Gurwinder Singh; Sneh Gangwar; Sudha Darbha; Rita Fredericks

doi:10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63480

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Sustainable Post-Harvest and Value Addition Practices in Agriculture: A Review

Anil Kumar, Chiragbhai Sureshbhai Prajapati, Khan Chand, Poonam Abrol, Gurwinder Singh, Sneh Gangwar, Sudha Darbha, Rita Fredericks

Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · pp. 172–193 · Published 30 May 2025

10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63480

Abstract

Post-harvest losses remain a principal problem in agriculture, resulting in serious economic and food security issues. Sustainable post-harvest handling and value addition measures can provide efficient means of reducing losses, improving product shelf life, and increasing farmers' incomes. This review discusses some principal sustainable practices in harvesting, handling, storage, transport, processing, and packaging of agricultural produce. Focus is given to environmentally friendly, affordable, and scalable technologies that minimize waste and impart economic value to primary products. Policy interventions, capacity building, and market linkages required for encouraging adoption among smallholder farmers are also covered in the paper. Finally, sustainable post-harvest and value addition strategies are critical for ensuring food security, minimizing environmental footprint, and encouraging inclusive agricultural development.

Post-harvest management value addition sustainable agriculture food loss storage processing agro-economy

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Anil Kumar, Chiragbhai Sureshbhai Prajapati, Khan Chand, Poonam Abrol, Gurwinder Singh, Sneh Gangwar, Sudha Darbha, Rita Fredericks (2025). Sustainable Post-Harvest and Value Addition Practices in Agriculture: A Review. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International , 172–193. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63480

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Anil Kumar — Department of Agronomy, School of Agriculture, Eklavya University Damoh, Madhya Pradesh-470661, India.
Chiragbhai Sureshbhai Prajapati — Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana-132001, India.
Khan Chand — Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus-797106, Distt: Chumukedima, Nagaland, India.
Poonam Abrol — Krishi Vigyan Kendra Jammu, R S Pura SKUAST-Jammu, India.
Gurwinder Singh — Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology, Solan -173205, India.
Sneh Gangwar — Department of Geography, Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, India.
Sudha Darbha — Near NIT Garden, Nagpur (MS) – 440022, India.
Rita Fredericks — Precision Grow (A Unit of Tech Visit IT Pvt Ltd), India.

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