Solar drying technologies in mango farming

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examining the barriers and drivers for the adoption of improved solar drying technologies among smallholder mango farmers in Mozambique's Inhambane Province.

• Mango production in Mozambique is characterized by high post-harvest losses, estimated between 25% and over 50%, which are attributed to a lack of adequate preservation methods.
• The adoption of improved solar drying technologies is hindered by significant knowledge and training gaps, with more than 80% of farmers lacking awareness of these techniques and less than 5% having received training.
• Primary obstacles to technology uptake include high initial costs, limited technical knowledge, poor access to markets, and a lack of institutional support. Farmers prioritize practical enablers such as income-generating potential, affordable systems, and hands-on training over general policy support or environmental sustainability.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2025). Solar drying technologies in mango farming. https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-drying-technologies-in-mango-farming/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Solar drying technologies in mango farming. 2025. https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-drying-technologies-in-mango-farming/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2025solar, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Solar drying technologies in mango farming}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2025}, month = nov, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-drying-technologies-in-mango-farming/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }