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| Bevan, J. R.; Firth, C.; Neicho, M.. |
| This is the final report of Defra Project OF0127T. The main objective of this review was to establish best storage practice for field vegetables, potatoes, cereals and top fruit. A literature review was carried out and information was also gathered from the industry. Information relevant to growers and farmers has been drawn together to provide a comprehensive base from which technical advisory leaflets can be produced. The costs of different storage methods are provided, and case studies used wherever possible. In general, organic crops can be stored using the same methods as conventional crops but there is an increased risk that sometimes there will be higher storage losses because pesticides and sprout suppressants are not used. On the whole, specific... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Post harvest management and techniques; Technology transfer. |
| Ano: 1997 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/8241/1/Storage_organic_produce_report.pdf |
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