Training for Southeast Asian region (UGA 37)

Approach

The goal of UGA 37 was to provide training for both Thai national and Southeast Asia scientists and end-users on post-harvest handling, technologies for processing and utilization, technologies for post-harvest storage and technologies and conditions affecting shelf-life of peanut products. The training can occur at village level or at Kasetsart University.

Achievements

New and improved post-harvest and processing technologies were introduced to Thailand nationals and Southeast Asian individuals (researchers, extension workers, private processors), and women and men small-scale processors through training. The technologies include the manual sorting of peanuts to reduce aflatoxin contamination, use of Elisa kits for quick analysis of aflatoxin in peanuts, post-harvest storage technologies, and other situations, which would benefit the local food industry and consumers. A significant feature of the training is that it occurs at the village levels and at Kasetsart University. A specific impact of this project was reported above in an impact study conducted by NCS 07S.

Focus

Consumer values