Demonstration of improved Dutch storage, sorting and packaging technologies
Background
Most commonly used onion storages are either farm-based (in shed, home or on field) or a market-based fan-ventilated room, without temperature, CO2 and humidity control. Sorting and packaging is done manually. The traditional farm-based storages and lack of knowledge on quality storage and proper handling of onions lead to avoidable losses of volume and quality during storage. As a result, the shelf-life of the onions is limited resulting in shortages especially from September- December.
What do we do?
Improved storage, sorting and packaging technologies and increased knowledge are needed that contribute to reduced post-harvest losses, extended onion shelf-life and reduced Bangladeshi onion imports. The following activities are therefore implemented during the project period:
- Based on the financial and economic feasibility of the expected storage performance, the following local business partners were selected where the improved technologies are demonstrated:
- Designs are made for a 1) box storage facility and 2) a bag-based storage facility.
- The storage and handling equipment is constructed, shipped to Bangladesh together with 170 boxes and demonstrated at the storage facilities.
- The storage conditions are monitored using sensors and by coaching the storage managers.
- The operational performance of the selected storage facilities is monitored and reported on.
The activities are implemented by Allround and Waterman Onions and with local support from Deltadesh.
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Address
Deltadesh (Pvt.) Ltd.
Apt. C-1, House 1/A, Road 79, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
project @ dutchbanglaonionsupport.com
+ 880 1632 845385