Read the case study below. A women's cooperative in Tharparkar is making solar dryers for vegetables and fruit. In good seasons, produce that would previous...
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Read the case study below. A women's cooperative in Tharparkar is making solar dryers for vegetables and fruit. In good seasons, produce that would previously spoil can be dried and sold later at local markets. The group is seeking a small loan to expand production and improve packaging.
(a) Identify one reason why food spoilage is a development problem. [1]
(b) Explain two ways solar drying could improve household economic security. [3]
(c) Suggest one trade-related improvement that could help the cooperative sell beyond its district. [2]
Answer Details
(a) It wastes food and farmers' income / reduces food available for sale or consumption [1]. (b) Any three: surplus can be stored for longer [1]; dried produce can be sold when fresh supply is low [1]; households gain an additional income source [1]; less money is lost when crops cannot be sold fresh [1]; solar energy has little fuel cost [1]. (c) Suitable suggestion plus reason, for example improved packaging and labelling to meet market standards [1] and links with wholesalers or online retailers to reach distant customers [1].
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