Caribbean Post Harvest Technology Network (CAPHNET)

Goal
Develop post harvest technology system among public and private agricultural entities and NGOs, in the development of sustainable quality assurance systems for perishable, durable and processed products in commercial enterprises while ensuring food security, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability.

Purpose
Co-ordinate regional research, adapt and transfer post-harvest and processing technologies to contribute to reduced losses, improved quality and improved efficiency in the preparation of Caribbean marketable products.

Approach/Strategy
CAPHNET's strategy is to work with existing commodity and thematic networks to assist in resolving post harvesting problems and constraints in priority regional crops.

Outputs
- CAPHNET established with National Network Committees (NNCs) implementing work programmes in areas of national and regional priority in respect to post-harvest technology.
- Development of national and regional research work programmes in post-harvest technology and quality assurance in support of agricultural enterprises in the Caribbean.
- Information on post-harvest technology documented and disseminated to all stakeholders.
- Agricultural earnings increased overall evidenced by the adoption of post-harvest technologies.

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