• Course Pitch
Lack of proper post-harvest processes and interventions can contribute to up to 40% of food losses & waste in horticulture and up to 25% for grains (FAO 2021). In many ways, minimising post-harvest losses is more sustainable than increasing production to compensate for these losses.

Specifically, the aim of this course is to help you understand the post-harvest processes and gaps to plan and optimise the quality & economic value of the food produce. Also, it presents opportunities for entrepreneurs to build business models and businesses around post-harvest innovations and also to create value for other food and agribusiness entrepreneurs in the value chain.

At the end of this course and assessment, you would be able to answer/discuss the below questions with a lot more clarity and confidence.
-->How do post-harvest interventions add value to the business model elements?
-->How to understand the post-harvest solutions from the perspective of their value to different players in the value chain?
-->What is the value of post-harvest solutions in emerging markets vs Western markets?
-->What are the different opportunities for smallholder farmers to benefit from better post-harvest management solutions?
-->What is the role of post-harvest management in reducing food waste?
-->How do post-harvest interventions add value to the business model elements?
-->What are the limitations of post-harvest management?
-->What are the risks associated with post-harvest innovations?
-->What is the role of public and donor organizations within the context of post-harvest management?

• Content & Assessment Guidelines
Please review the course outline below to set your expectations related to the content & certificate assessment needs for the course. You can complete the assessment and download Agribusiness Academy completion certificate. You can expect to complete this course and certification assessment in about 3-5 hours. We wish you a lot of success with the course/pathway and very sure that it will help you gain more clarity and execution confidence towards your outcome.

• Course & the Pathway Connection
This course can be pursued independently or as part of the “Climate Smart Agriculture" learning & reflection pathway.If you wish to gain a thorough comprehension of the significance of climate-smart agriculture and the integration of diverse technologies and methodologies to enhance sustainable productivity, you are welcome to enroll in this pathway. The program addresses a range of contextual challenges that must be tackled, along with strategies designed to promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. If you choose to enroll in the pathway, you'll have the option to receive an extra certificate upon completing the reflection exercise for the pathway. Enrolling to the pathway also gives you access to our facilitators via the AA Slack channel. You can review and enroll to the full pathway by following this link: https://lms.agribusiness.academy/catalog/index/cat:225

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