Post harvest handling - 2: getting your produce safely to market

Abstract

In the first article on post-harvest handling we talked about why fresh produce is 'perishable'. Some things that farmers can do to keep their produce in good condition immediately after harvesting were discussed. In this article, we will talk about some steps that farmers can take to protect fresh produce while it is on the way to the market either the local produce market, or a wholesaler or store in one of the urban centres in Papua New Guinea.