Agricultural Commodities

  • 29 August, 2024

    Mataram, University of Mataram – Dr. Kurniawan Yuniarto, a lecturer at the Faculty of Food Technology and Agroindustry, University of Mataram (Fatepa Unram), explained that their latest research focuses on advanced storage technology for fresh agricultural commodities such as fruits and vegetables. The research was motivated by the high rate of agricultural yield loss due to inadequate post-harvest treatment, with FAO reports showing global loss rates reaching 35-40% and even up to 60% in developing countries. In this research, the team developed two main technologies: “Augmented Storage” and ‘Digital Inventory-Traceability’. The “Augmented Storage” technology uses an air control system with a […]