This infographic illustrates the current system of mango harvesting, handling, and transport, from picking to delivery at the factory. It highlights six steps — picking, placing on the ground, packing in crates, on-farm collection, sorting, and loading/transport. Importantly, it identifies critical risks at each stage, including fruit bruising from bamboo poles, contamination from ground contact, poor crate management, sun/heat exposure, non-selective picking, and rough handling during transport.
Readers will benefit by recognizing the bottlenecks and quality risks that reduce yields, increase post-harvest losses, and compromise market competitiveness.
The document serves as a diagnostic tool for policymakers, extension officers, farmer organizations, and supply chain managers who need to design improved harvesting and handling protocols for mango exports.
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