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It identifies that while there is interest in technologies like cold storage and pulping machines to bypass brokers, adoption is hindered by high costs, lack of market access, and a prevailing farming strategy that prioritizes quantity over quality. The study concludes that technology alone is insufficient and must be accompanied by holistic support in business modeling, financing, and market creation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Mango production in Kenya grew by over 400% between 2001 and 2012, yet more than 25% of the crop is lost during and after harvesting.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Women farmers often lack bargaining power because brokers control the grading and pricing process, sometimes cheating during counting or changing agreed prices.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Current farming strategies prioritize quantity over quality because the majority of mangoes are sold to the processing industry, where higher quality does not reliably yield higher prices.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Fruit fly traps are viewed as effective and a cheaper alternative to pesticides, but their efficacy is limited if neighboring farmers do not also use them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Harvesting tools and crates are seen as too expensive relative to the low profit margins, and farmers are reluctant to invest in them unless there is a stable export market that rewards quality.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Cold storage is perceived as a way to avoid selling to processors at low prices and to manage weather-related access issues, but it is too expensive for individual farmers and requires collective governance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Value-addition technologies, such as pulping machines for juice, are popular for their potential to increase shelf-life and bypass brokers, but they require a complete business ecosystem including certification and market creation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Mango fruit yoghurt is considered a high-value product but is hindered by the lack of available milk due to drought, lack of tap water, and short shelf life.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report recommends complementary non-technological solutions, including grafting to optimize orchard size, developing a coordinated transport service to bypass brokers, and creating a national cooperative franchise for juice production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001412#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Post-harvest losses","Agricultural technology","Climate-smart agriculture","food security","gender equality","smallholder"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["customer journey mapping","ecosystem mapping","qualitative research","service design"]}]}