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<strong>Field</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Discovery</strong>-<strong>based</strong> <strong>Exercises</strong> <strong>for</strong> Organic Vegetable Production<br />

Vegetable production in most countries has been characterized by a tremendous increase in yield and<br />

improvement in quality <strong>of</strong> produce. This was brought about by improved agricultural technologies<br />

as well as increasing demand in both local and international markets. These developments, however,<br />

do not guarantee sufficient supply <strong>of</strong> good quality vegetables. Post-harvest losses, which range from<br />

10-50% <strong>of</strong> annual production, can and do occur at any point from harvest through collection and<br />

distribution to final purchaser 238 .<br />

Thus, this section piles up some best practices and learning experiences by FFS facilitators and<br />

farmer-practitioners, as well as by technical experts on topics related to: (a) participatory breeding<br />

and seed production; and (b) harvest and post-harvest management practices.<br />

238 AVRDC. 1990. Vegetable Production Training Manual. Arc Publication No. 90-328. Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC),<br />

Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan. pp 116-131 and 402-422.

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