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- Title
Analyzing Food Loss in Banana Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Production: Causes, Impact, and Challenges, A Case Study of Large-Scale Farming in the Hot District, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
- Authors
Pichayapak Channiyamathorn; Suraphol Sreshthaputra; Ruth Sirisanyaluck; Juthathip Chalermphol
- Abstract
This study aimed to assess both quantitative and qualitative food loss in banana pepper production at the agricultural level. Its objectives included employing the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR Model) for analysis, identifying root causes of losses and evaluating quantity and quality. Food loss here refers to diminished quantity and quality due to supply chain decisions and actions. Data collection and analysis included an extensive literature review, compilation of secondary data, primary data gathering via questionnaires and measurements of lost banana pepper yield during harvesting. Qualitative insights were acquired through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study identified weather variability as the primary driver of food loss, with many farmers lacking access to climatic measuring tools. Additional losses, assessed visually, comprised damage from diseases, pests, stunted growth, mechanical issues and other factors, accounting for 13.68, 10.13, 6.95, 4.03 and 7.01 % of the total loss, respectively. Remarkably, only 57.93 % of the produce met quality and sale readiness criteria. The loss of banana peppers was estimated at 55.21 %, equivalent to 1,189.62 kg/rai, resulting in an economic loss of 35,688.58 Baht/rai. The study also noted significant nutrient losses, including energy, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1 and vitamin C, amounting to 321,197 kcal/rai and 57,102, 38,068, 17,844 g/rai and 3,045,427, 559,121, 487,744, 166,547 mg/rai, respectively. Farmers, while aware of food loss issues, often struggle to quantify them accurately. This study's findings can raise farmers' awareness and aid in designing training programs to mitigate such losses. However, addressing the inherent variability and unpredictability of on-farm food loss remains a challenge. Future research should prioritize a comprehensive analysis of banana pepper losses on farms.
- Subjects
SCOR SE; HOT peppers; CHIANG Mai; AGRICULTURE; CAPSICUM annuum; BANANAS; PEPPERS; VITAMIN B1; LITERATURE reviews
- Publication
Trends in Sciences, 2024, Vol 21, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
2774-0226
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.48048/tis.2024.7539