Advancing Postharvest Innovation: Training at Zamorano University

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Collaborative locally led training initiative locally led by the Horticulture Innovation Lab Central America Regional Hub based at Zamorano University, brings together small-scale producers, private companies, and NGOs to address critical challenges in postharvest handling of fruits, vegetables, and grains across Central America.

DryCard and dry chain workshop in Arua, Uganda

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To help producers in Uganda effectively preserve their dried products, the Horticulture Innovation Lab’s Lydiah Maranga conducted a dry chain, “train-the-trainer” workshop with seventeen attendees from different sectors including government, private sector, academia, and farmers. The dry chain is similar to the cold chain - drying products effectively, confirming they are safely dried, and safely storing them in water tight and air tight (hermetic) storage.

Fruits of Collaboration: Advancing Nutrition Through Horticulture

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The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture as it hosted its first Horticulture and Nutrition Systems Research Portfolio Workshop at the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF). This workshop aimed to unite experts from various agricultural fields to enhance research and practices related to horticulture and nutrition.

Improving soil health for increased yields, profitability and enhanced nutrition in Nepal and Bangladesh

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In Nepal, a lack of crop rotation  has exacerbated soilborne diseases, leading to decreased farm profitability and discouraging younger generations from farming. Learn how Dr. Ram B. Khadka and Dr. Ranjana Rawal are addressing these issues through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) trials and capacity strengthening of the farmers in the form of mother and baby trials.

Welcoming our new International Advisory Board!

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Board members will provide crucial guidance to the Horticulture Innovation Lab over the coming years.

The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture at the University of California, Davis is excited to welcome our International Advisory Board (IAB)!