CROP COLLECTION

• Much of the value of the crop can be lost if collection from village packing stations and delivery to the first stage of the cold chain is delayed.
• There should be a regular schedule for collection of crop from the field stations.
• The point at which ownership of the crop changes hands from grower to buyer should be absolutely clear, to avoid disagreements on responsibility for later deterioration.
• Wherever possible representatives of both buyers and growers should be present at the sorting and collection centres, to record receipts and monitor deliveries.

Related Information: Other factors in crop harvesting and handling: timing of harvesting; sorting and packing; adding value ; payment procedures.