ISHS Acta Horticulturae 350: I International Symposium on Education and Training in Horticulture
POST-HARVEST TRAINING IN HORTICULTURE FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES |
| Authors: | H. Wainwright, F.J. Proctor, L.W. Waithaka |
| Abstract:
Training in horticulture in developing countries has largely focused on the production aspects whereas post-harvest training is often an after thought in the curriculum. However the value of post-harvest training is of critical importance where developing countries are trying to reduce post-harvest losses and maximise foreign exchange earnings through export of high quality, high value horticultural produce. Using a case study from Kenya, the value of short in-country training courses in developing countries as a means of transferring specialist technologies and skills otherwise unavailable is discussed. Short in-country courses ensure a high impact for the horticultural technology and allow the client's needs to be specifically targeted. Local issues can be addressed and local teaching material and resource personnel can be drawn upon. The main sustainable benefit of such courses being the development of human resources in aspects of horticultural technology. | |
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