Postproduction operations in agricultural and horticulture include a wide range of functions necessary for supplying good quality food, reducing transaction costs, and raising domestic welfare. It is necessary to stress postharvest studies of agricultural products, such as quality improvement, safety, the extension of shelf life, and the control of the presence of insects and microorganisms in foodstuffs. These constitute important objectives of this Division. Finally, sustainable production of agricultural commodities can only be supported by the development of sustainable markets. Technology for enhancing the value of agricultural products is being developed with the goal of increasing incentives for farmers to promote sustainable production.
Economic studies are requisite in furthering the development of target countries.
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