Transport of Crop Produce
Why is in-field transport of produce from plant to container important?
What is to preserve the quality of the produce?
What should be done with discarded crop residue to maintain field hygiene?
What is to be collected according to enterprise standards?
What is the process of cutting or picking mature vegetables from the plant called?
What is harvesting?
What guidelines must be followed when using field equipment and handling produce?
What is enterprise and industry requirements?
Why is it necessary to develop a reaping schedule?
What is to Optimize Harvest Timing, Manage Labor Efficiently, and Prevent Crop Loss?
How should containers be moved to minimize damage?
What is handling gently and with care?
What must be selected and prepared before packaging produce?
What is the appropriate containers?
Name a common hand tool used for harvesting leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach.
What is a knife or sickle?
What should be done with produce in the field before packing?
What is sort produce according to enterprise and industry requirements?
What is meant by the acronym GMP?
What is Good Manufacturing Practices?
Where are containers transported after in-field packing?
What is to the packing or grading stations?
How should products be packed to protect them during transport?
What is packed to prevent bruising or damage per enterprise requirements?
Why is it important to harvest vegetables early in the morning or late in the evening?
What is to reduce heat stress and preserve freshness?
How should produce be packed in the field?
What is according to enterprise and industry requirements?
Primary post-harvest refers to ___________________?
What is all processes that take place from the moment crops are harvested until they are prepared as raw materials for storage or further processing?
What issues may arise from overpacking tomatoes in a crate during harvesting in the field?
What is Bruising, Damage and Reduced Shelf Life?
According to enterprise guidelines, what must be done to containers after packing?
What is containers must be labelled properly?
What type of harvesting machine is typically used for root crops like carrots and potatoes to lift them from the soil?
What is a root harvester or digger?
After loading, where is produce conveyed?
What is to post-harvest facility according to enterprise and industry requirements?
Define HACCP and explain its purpose in food safety
What is Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points.
When mango and avocados are to be exported or transported for extended periods, leave a ________________.
What is a portion of the stalk on the fruit?
What should be done with tools, equipment, and containers after use?
What is cleaned, maintained, and stored according to enterprise guidelines?
Explain how improper harvesting methods can affect the shelf life and quality of vegetables.
What is causing physical damage, bruising, or contamination that leads to faster spoilage and reduced quality?
Operators should not touch any machine unless he/she is ____________________________?
What is trained to conduct maintenance on the machinery?
When installing food storage facilities to enhance food security, this important factor involves making sure the design can handle the local climate conditions.
What is designing storage facilities to withstand local climate conditions?