Name: Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors
Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.7 (49 reviews)

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About the Course

This course provides an overview of the issue of postharvest loss of grains by exploring essential physical, technical, and social dimensions of postharvest supply chains and loss prevention methods globally. Each year, estimates suggest that 1/3 of all food produced is lost or wasted, making postharvest loss a critical global food security and sustainability issue of today. Key knowledge areas are presented including: -An overview of postharvest loss -Supply chain activities such as harvesting, drying, and storage -Economics and markets -An introduction to the network of actors working in this field We face the immense challenge of feeding over 9 billion people by the year 2050. To meet these demands, yields will have to more than double using the same amount of natural resources. In recent years, postharvest loss has been recognized by major institutions including the US government, the United Nations, the CGIAR Research Consortium, and several others as a significant opportunity to impact food security and improve livelihoods. Despite this increased attention, a lack of knowledge, technical capacity, and resources remain obstacles for stakeholders worldwide to act on these issues. This course will, for the first time, provide you as professionals, practitioners, and students, with a comprehensive introduction to postharvest loss processes and begin building capacity for loss prevention worldwide....

Top reviews

Feb 11, 2021

course is very easy. I enjoy this course. This course is very good and more knowledgeable and informational.

Feb 10, 2021

I am highly elated with this course and I urge all those interested in gaining a foothold on the subject of post harvest losses to enroll and learn on this course...........

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By Apekshya C

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Jan 29, 2022

It is a fruitful course to the agriculture student and addresses the real world issues of food challenges

By Mamoutou D

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Jan 2, 2025

An interesting course with clear information and good knowledge from lecturers.

By nvk

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Dec 17, 2024

very informative even to professionals

By Gabriel P

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Oct 2, 2022

A very informational course to study.

By Ajay S

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Apr 3, 2018

Very Good Course Must recommended!

By Sahabuddin A

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Jun 26, 2021

This is an excellent course.

By La M P

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Jan 3, 2025

very good. I'm impressed

By Faheem S

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Feb 22, 2021

It was very informative

By Neidy T B

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Jul 2, 2021

The best course ever.

By Nichole M B

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Dec 16, 2022

Excellent program.

By Kanika

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May 6, 2020

EXCELLENT COURSE

By Andrei D

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May 7, 2022

Excellent!

By Sana N

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Feb 13, 2021

its good

By Mona A A

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Jul 11, 2020

good

By Abhijeet S G

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Apr 28, 2025

By Rob K

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May 11, 2020

A well-presented overview of the challenge of post-harvest loss and strategies on how to reduce these losses, according to context. I gained a clearer sense of the issues involved and the complexities being faced. I feel more confident to discuss post-harvest loss issues with my staff and to find appropriate strategies relevant for each context.