Tao Chen^1,2 , Jianjun Xiong¹ , Yanlin Zhang³ , Renxiang Cai²

1 Jinhua Yimao Zhidi Agriculture Co., Ltd, Lanxi, 321109, Zhejiang, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
3 Tourism College of Zhejiang China, Hangzhou, 311231, Zhejiang, China
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Bioscience Methods, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 6   doi: 10.5376/bm.2024.15.0032
Received: 30 Sep., 2024    Accepted: 11 Nov., 2024    Published: 30 Nov., 2024

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Chen T., Xiong J.J., Zhang Y.L., and Cai R.X., 2024, Case study of post-harvest processing and value addition in fresh-eating sweet potato, Bioscience Methods, 15(6): 327-336 (doi: 10.5376/bm.2024.15.0032)

This study explores the impact of post-harvest processing and value-added methods for fresh sweet potatoes on farmers' income and market demand. The research finds that value-added processing of sweet potatoes, such as producing sweet potato flour, chips, and puree, helps increase farmers' income, reduce post-harvest losses, and extend product shelf life. Additio nally, farmer cooperatives and agricultural groups play a significant role in promoting value-added activities by providing training, technical support, and market access. The study recommends further promotion of value-added processing technologies, improved credit access for smallholders, and the establishment of better market linkages through government and non-governmental organizations to enhance the market value of sweet potato products and boost farmers' economic returns.

Fresh sweet potato; Post-harvest processing; Value-added processing; Farmers' income; Market demand