With the fast pace of modern lifestyle, there is an increase in demand for perishable food (fruits and vegetables) in marts and retail groceries. The increasing demand leads to higher profit; meanwhile, large quantities and a wider variety of food items impose further challenges on the management of the food supply chains. All of these factors can lead to a significant amount of shortage of food items and a substantial retail loss. The recent development of tracing and tracking technologies, which facilitate effective monitoring of the inventory level and product quality continuously, can greatly improve the performance of the food supply chain and reduce spoilage waste. This session aims to develop a highly cost-effective system for food supply chain management system and connect our farmers with this technology through the internet. It will monitor the foods (crops) stored in the supply chain inventories using IoT and AI and provide status about their quality (state of deterioration) and estimate stock value/price based on it.

Discussion points:

• How can Artificial Intelligence be used to solve post-harvest loss?
• How can artificial intelligence change India’s future in agriculture?
• What are the ways to control postharvest loss?
• Climate Control and Cooling Technology
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging & Alternative Green Postharvest Treatments
• Initial Handling & Transport
• Postharvest Physiology