Post-Harvest Losses of Selected Fruits and Leafy Vegetables. In NDU Sub Division; North-West Region

      Аннотация: This present study on “post-harvest losses of selected fruits and leafy vegetables: Huckleberry, Cabbage and Tomatoes was carried out in Ndu subdivision of Cameroon from July to September 2016. The research was aimed at carrying out a detailed study of losses incurred by vegetable farmers and mitigation measure to PHLs in order to ensure food security in the area. To achieve these objectives, eleven villages in Ndu subdivision were selected because of their active involvement in the production of the above-mentioned crops and the potentials that they have in producing these crops. A sample of 120 farmers was selected from all the eleven villages and interviewed through structured questionnaires. The results revealed that 77.5% of the respondent fell within the active group (19-51) and all of the respondents pointed out that agriculture as their main source of livelihood. More than 65% of the respondents were married and a majority of them were educated as about 58.3% of them had at least primary school education. 43.33% practiced mixed cropping. The types of storage facilities identified in this study zone vary per crop type.

Ключевые слова: Post harvest losses, fruit, Vegetables, Huckleberry, cabbage, Carrot