Existing Mango Harvesting and Handling System (with Risks)
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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