Prevention of post harvest loss of tomato by Badi preparation

Abstract

A survey based study was carried out from the year 2015 to 2016 in the rural Ballia of\rUttar Pradesh to know the post harvest loss of bell, method of prevention used in rural\rareas to stop the spoilage and acceptance of bell bari as a means to prevent post\rharvest loss of bell. A personal interview schedule developed was used. Fifty male\rand female respondent were interviewed. Fifty per cent spoilage was observed in case\rof bell and no any method to prevent the spoilage. KVK analyzed the problem critically\rand found the solution in the form of preservation, value addition and other\rtransformation by way of training and demonstration. Looking production, low\rconsumption during peak period and post harvest loss of bell KVK formulated\rpreparation of bell bari. Acceptability of bari as a was tested by man and women.\rHundred per cent showed their fully acceptance.Women education, technical training\rand adequate extension facilities can create a positive impact leading to a better\rtomorrow.