Authored By: Sarvesh Kumar & Neeraj Singh
ISBN: 9789367559826
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2025
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 200
Language: English
Length: 152
Breadth: 11
Height: 229
Weight: 190
Primary Processing, Value Addition and Cold Chain Logistics is a timely and comprehensive resource that addresses the growing need for innovation and efficiency in the post-harvest segment of agriculture. As global markets demand higher quality and extended shelf life for food products, the significance of value addition and cold chain infrastructure has increased tremendously. This book offers a deep dive into the techniques, technologies, and logistics that ensure agricultural produce retains its value from farm to market.
The chapters guide readers through the fundamentals of primary processing, showcasing how raw agricultural commodities are cleaned, sorted, graded, and transformed into market-ready or semi-processed products. The book further explores value addition strategies that boost product shelf life, safety, and market appeal, contributing to farmer income enhancement and agro-industrial growth.
Equally important is the section on cold chain logistics, which highlights how temperature-sensitive commodities—like fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat—can be preserved using refrigeration systems, insulated transport, and proper handling protocols. The book also discusses infrastructure challenges, regulatory frameworks, and technological adoption barriers faced in emerging economies.
With practical examples, case studies, and policy insights, this book is essential for students, agribusiness professionals, policymakers, food technologists, and supply chain managers. It equips them with the knowledge to implement and manage sustainable, efficient, and profitable agro-processing systems.
Sarvesh Kumar was born at Etawah, Uttar Pradesh (India). He did his B.Sc. (Ag) Hons & M.Sc. (Ag) from CSAUA&T Kanpur, UP during 2001-2007. He received his Ph.D. in Extension Education from BHU, Varanasi (UP). He faced ARS twice in 2009, and 2010 and qualified ASRB (NET) respectively. Presently he is working as an Associate Professor, the Department of Extension Education, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (UP), India. He has worked as a Scientist (Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology) for 12+ years (2011 to 2024) at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalay, Jabalpur (MP) which has merit of the best Agricultural University in India (2018). He is the recipient of a Book Prize & Certificate from CSAU&T, Kanpur for being a topper of the Department of Agricultural Extension, M.Sc. (Ag) batch 2007. He has also received the Mandi Parishad Merit Scholarship during his B.Sc. (Ag) Hon’s & M.Sc. (Ag) and the UGC Research Scholarship during his PhD at BHU, Varanasi (UP). He was designated as a member of the Anti-ragging Committee and elected representative of Research Scholars of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (UP), India during 2007-2010. The excellent extension, teaching and research work done and many times was recognized by his host institution and district collector including an appreciation letter given by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Agricultural minister, Minster to women and child developed Govt. of MP, and other national & International societies. His teaching research temperament may be witnessed by his research publication in nut shell as NAAS rated research papers 44, books 05, book chapters 12, extension bulletins-12, folder-40, articles English-20, articles hindi-131, ICT developed -03, varieties registration assistance under PPV&FRA 09, teaching-RAWE program & AIA-12 years, total award received-16, total appreciations & recognition-16, FPO developed -05, Common service centers developed-05, value chain development-10, HRD training received for 98 days, successful case & Impact registered by self-15, sponsored training given 239 days, In-service training-12, OFTs-12, FLDs-07 organized, training for farmers & farm women-538, training for rural youth-16, field days-48, Mela exhibitions-46, recognized fellowship received-03, invited lecturer given-554, paper presented national/international level-33.
Neeraj Singh is an alumnus of B.H.U. and School of Management Sciences, Varanasi, as he graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, B.H.U., in 2008 and PGDM in 2010. Dr. Neeraj obtained his PhD degree from the Institute of Management Studies, BHU in 2023. Dr. Singh has a rich +12 years of teaching and 2 years of corporate experience. Currently engaged as an Assistant Professor in MBA (Food and Agribusiness) formerly MABM, in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Neeraj has a keen interest in the fields of Human Resource Management, Communication, Agribusiness Environment and Policy, Strategic Management, Business Law and Ethics.
He has published more than fifteen research papers in international and national journals, 1 patent and 5 book chapters to his credit. He has attended 35+ conferences, and seminars and presented more than 29 papers at the event, and has also delivered lectures in winter schools organized by the department. He has also attended numerous FDP of one-week and three-week durations.
1. Primary Processing of Fruits and Vegetables
2. Operation and Maintenance of Washer and Graders
3. Study of Refrigeration System and Freezing
4. Operation of Precooling Systems
5. Operation & Maintenance of Cold Storage and Solar Cold Room
6. Operation and Maintenance of Ripening Chamber
7. Cold Chain Logistics and Cold Transport
8. Cooling Systems/Cold Chain Technology
9. Supply Chain Management Systems Planning
10. Types of SCM Models
Sarvesh Kumar was born at Etawah, Uttar Pradesh (India). He did his B.Sc. (Ag) Hons M.Sc. (Ag) from CSAUA T Kanpur, UP during 2001-2007. He received his Ph.D. in Extension Education from BHU, Varanasi (UP). He faced ARS twice in 2009, and 2010 and qualified ASRB (NET) respectively. Presently he is working as an Associate Professor, the Department of Extension Education, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (UP), India. He has worked as a Scientist (Agricultural Extension Rural Sociology) for 12+ years (2011 to 2024) at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalay, Jabalpur (MP) which has merit of the best Agricultural University in India (2018). He is the recipient of a Book Prize Certificate from CSAU T, Kanpur for being a topper of the Department of Agricultural Extension, M.Sc. (Ag) batch 2007. He has also received the Mandi Parishad Merit Scholarship during his B.Sc. (Ag) Hon M.Sc. (Ag) and the UGC Research Scholarship during his PhD at BHU, Varanasi (UP). He was designated as a member of the Anti-ragging Committee and elected representative of Research Scholars of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (UP), India during 2007-2010. The excellent extension, teaching and research work done and many times was recognized by his host institution and district collector including an appreciation letter given by the Honble Vice Chancellor, Agricultural minister, Minster to women and child developed Govt. of MP, and other national International societies. His teaching research temperament may be witnessed by his research publication in nut shell as NAAS rated research papers 44, books 05, book chapters 12, extension bulletins-12, folder-40, articles English-20, articles hindi-131, ICT developed -03, varieties registration assistance under PPV FRA 09, teaching-RAWE program AIA-12 years, total award received-16, total appreciations recognition-16, FPO developed -05, Common service centers developed-05, value chain development-10, HRD training received for 98 days, successful case Impact registered by self-15, sponsored training given 239 days, In-service training-12, OFTs-12, FLDs-07 organized, training for farmers farm women-538, training for rural youth-16, field days-48, Mela exhibitions-46, recognized fellowship received-03, invited lecturer given-554, paper presented national/international level-33.
Neeraj Singh is an alumnus of B.H.U. and School of Management Sciences, Varanasi, as he graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, B.H.U., in 2008 and PGDM in 2010. Dr. Neeraj obtained his PhD degree from the Institute of Management Studies, BHU in 2023. Dr. Singh has a rich +12 years of teaching and 2 years of corporate experience. Currently engaged as an Assistant Professor in MBA (Food and Agribusiness) formerly MABM, in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Neeraj has a keen interest in the fields of Human Resource Management, Communication, Agribusiness Environment and Policy, Strategic Management, Business Law and Ethics.
He has published more than fifteen research papers in international and national journals, 1 patent and 5 book chapters to his credit. He has attended 35+ conferences, and seminars and presented more than 29 papers at the event, and has also delivered lectures in winter schools organized by the department. He has also attended numerous FDP of one-week and three-week durations.