ISHS Acta Horticulturae 279: III International Workshop on Temperate Zone Fruits in the Tropics and Subtropics
POSTHARVEST HANDLING OF TEMPERATE CROPS IN THAILAND |
| Authors: | G. Hopkirk, D. Boonyakiat, P. Boon-Long |
| Abstract:
Temperate fruit, vegetable and flower crops are being produced in the highlands of Northern Thailand by hilltribe farmers with the help of the Royal Project. These products are collected at hill site depots, transported by four wheel drive vehicles to Chiang Mai and then by truck the 800 km to Bangkok. The major postharvest problems which have led to large levels of wastage in some shipments in the past are discussed. A UNDP-funded postharvest project is now addressing many of these problems. Methods to reduce losses and increase profitability are discussed. These include improved handling techniques appropriate to the region and the training of farmers and project workers in postharvest techniques. In addition, a cold chain is being introduced whereby crops are forced-air cooled on the hill sites and then transported by refrigerated trucks to Chiang Mai and then Bangkok. | |
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