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Training Course on

Postharvest Practices: Experiences and Best Practices

in Israel and Thailand

28 March – 8 April 2011

Organized by the Mekong InstituteJointly Sponsored by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs

Israel and ThailandBy Jutamas Thongcharoen


Participants - Countries

Total 25 participantsCambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam

5

7

2

65


Participants - Gender

Cambodia China Lao PDR Myanmar Vietnam

2 2

6

2 2

0

3

1

43

Male Female

Male; 14; 56%Female; 11; 44%


Participants - Background

Objectives Understand the physiological, pathological & environmental

factors involved in the deterioration of fresh agricultural produce

Learn postharvest technologies that could delay senescence, reduce loss and maintain the best possible quality of the produce

Initiate, research, teach and transfer knowledge to extension workers and farmers

Establish a network of postharvest practitioners that will continue to build postharvest information and technology, share market intelligence, and deliver information to small-scale producers/farmers

Reflect on lessons learned and innovations during the transferring phase


Resource Persons Dr Yoram Fuchs, Emeritus Plant Physiologist

Dr Ron Porat, International Trainer

Department of Postharvest Science of Fresh Produce

Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO)

The Volcani Center

Ministry of Agriculture, State of Israel


Facilitators

Ms Maria Theresa S. Madialdia (Tess)

Ms Jutamas Thongcharoen (Nue)

Mr Ouee Kittikhoun

Ms Hao Wen

Course Content


Course Content


Module 1: Overview of Postharvest Handling: Importance and Systems Perspective

Module 2: Pre-harvest and Harvest Factors Affecting Postharvest Quality

Module 3: Physiological and Chemical Processes in Harvested Commodities

Module 4: Postharvest Handling Technologies

Module 5: Indigenous Postharvest Practices

Field Visits


Talaad ThaiSWIFT

Evaluation


Evaluation: ContentKnowledge ++

Fully attained

+ 0Just right

- --Not

attained

Average Rating

Principles of postharvest physiology

4%(1)

76%(19)

20%(5)

3.84

Principles of postharvest technology

84%(21)

16%(4)

3.84

Pre-harvest factors affecting postharvest storage quality

72%(18)

28%(7)

3.72

Maturity indexes and optimal ripening stage for harvest

4%(1)

60%(15)

36%(9)

3.68

Quality and safety of horticultural produce

52%(13)

48%(12)

3.52

Standardization and inspection of fruit quality

40%(10)

60%(15)

3.40

Principles of postharvest pathology

36%(9)

40%(10)

24%(6)

3.12

Safe methods for decay control

4%(1)

36%(9)

60%(15)

3.44


Fully attained

+ 0Just right

- -- Average Rating

Postharvest handling technologies Refrigeration

8%(2)

72%(18)

20%(5)

3.88

Modified and controlled atmosphere storage

4%(1)

60%(15)

36%(9)

3.68

Packaging 4%(1)

92%(23)

4%(1)

4.00

Transportation 68%(17)

32%(8)

3.68

Packinghouse operations 4%(1)

76%(19)

20%(5)

3.84

Waxing 4%(1)

56%(14)

40%(10)

3.64

Indigenous/Local Postharvest Practices in your country

4%(1)

64%(16)

32%(8)

3.72

Average 3.67


Fully attained

+ 0Just right

- --Not

attained

Average Rating

Principles of postharvest physiology

4%(1)

76%(19)

20%(5)

3.84

Principles of postharvest technology

84%(21)

16%(4)

3.84

Pre-harvest factors affecting postharvest storage quality

72%(18)

28%(7)

3.72

Maturity indexes and optimal ripening stage for harvest

4%(1)

60%(15)

36%(9)

3.68

Quality and safety of horticultural produce

52%(13)

48%(12)

3.52

Standardization and inspection of fruit quality

40%(10)

60%(15)

3.40

Principles of postharvest pathology

36%(9)

40%(10)

24%(6)

3.12

Safe methods for decay control

4%(1)

36%(9)

60%(15)

3.44


Fully attained

+ 0Just right

- -- Average Rating

Postharvest handling technologies Refrigeration

8%(2)

72%(18)

20%(5)

3.88

Modified and controlled atmosphere storage

4%(1)

60%(15)

36%(9)

3.68

Packaging 4%(1)

92%(23)

4%(1)

4.00

Transportation 68%(17)

32%(8)

3.68

Packinghouse operations 4%(1)

76%(19)

20%(5)

3.84

Waxing 4%(1)

56%(14)

40%(10)

3.64

Indigenous/Local Postharvest Practices in your country

4%(1)

64%(16)

32%(8)

3.72

Average 3.67

Evaluation: Usefulness &Expectation

Fully attained

Mostly attained

Just right

Somewhat

attained

Not attained

Average Rating

Usefulness of the training programme

69.6% 29.6% 0.8% 4.69

Expectations met 8%(2)

28%(7)

60%(15)

3.77

Evaluation: Field Trips

Fully relevant

Mostly relevant

Just right

Somerelevant

Not relevant

Average Rating

SWIFT Company 84%(21)

8%(2)

8%(2)

4.76

Talaad Thai 52%(13)

32%(8)

16%(4)

4.36

Most important lessons you have learned?

Waxing Small packing house Hot water treatment Cool storage Pre-harvest factors

What were not covered?

Practice about using CO2 and SO2

Economic importance of post harvest

Application of IPMPostharvest Practices of

Shallot

Evaluation

Evaluation: Contacts &Training Period

Fully satisfied

Mostly satisfied

Just right

Somewhat

satisfied

Not satisfied

Average Rating

Development of Friendship 76%(19)

24%(6)

4.76

Too long About right length

Too short

Period of 2 Weeks 8%(2)

88%(22)

4%(1)

Development of Professional Contacts

44%(11)

52%(13)

4%(1)

4.40

Pre Self Assessment

2.39

2= Minimal Awareness

3= Partial Knowledge Post Self Assessment

3.80

3=Partial Knowledge4= Working Knowledge

Pre-Post Self Assessment

Mood Meter

Flash Back


Opening Ceremony

Getting to Know Each Other

Lectures

Class Activities

Class Activities

Sharing Experiences

Board of Directors

Field Visit: SWIFT


Field Visit: Wholesale Market (Talaad Thai)

Action Plan

Weekend Trip


THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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