Workshops To Boost Harvest Quality
By Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - "Efficient post harvest management will reduce the losses and improve the quality of vegetables and fruits, thus contributing to an increase in production of marketable crops.

Products, which are of high quality and comply with food safety standards, have the potential to break into local and international markets".

This was stated by Dyg Hjh Aidah Binti Hj Mohd Hanifah, Senior Special Duties Officer at the Department of Agriculture, who was the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the Workshop on Post Harvest Management at the Agriculture Department building, Old Airport, Berakas yesterday.

She said the Department of Agriculture gives emphasis to developing the agriculture sector and agri-food industry. The ceremony also saw the distribution of a set of posters and flyers on post harvest management as a means for reference.

The workshop was the first in a series which will be held throughout the country. The main objectives are to upgrade the knowledge and understanding of vegetable and fruit growers on the implementation of effective post harvest management systems.

The workshop is conducted by Mr Colin Bunt, the Project Consultant from Australian consulting company Macro Agribusiness Consultants Pty Ltd) and officers from the Post Harvest and Food Technology Unit, Agro Technology Development Division, Department of Agriculture.

Some 70 participants from the private sector and personnel from the Brunei-Muara District attended the workshop. Three other workshops will be held today at the Seri Kenangan Hall, Community Hall Complex, Tutong District; Balai Raya, Kampong Sungai Liang, Kuala Belait District on Dec 14, 2006 and the Agriculture Development. Unit Office in Temburong District on Dec 18, 2006. Some 200 participants in total are expected to attend the workshops. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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