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27% Higher Profits: Nexgen Helped Farmers Wash Away Post-Harvest Losses

By January 22, 2025No Comments4 min read
client
Client

Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS)

industry
Industry

Agriculture

challenge
Challenge

Labor-intensive manual washing methods led to significant post-harvest losses, impacting profitability and market demand.

Background

Hundreds of farmers of the Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) of southern India were facing a challenge that was eating away their profits.

This farmers’ society is well-known for their high-quality vegetable produce. However, they struggled to meet market standards due to inefficiencies caused by traditional manual washing methods.

Farmers of the FCS needed a scalable and cost-justifiable vegetable washer to:

  • Reduce post-harvest losses
  • Improve produce hygiene and appeal
  • Increase profits

Challenges

FCS faced several pressing issues in their post-harvest operations:

Time-Consuming Manual Process

Farmers relied on labor-intensive hand-washing methods that were slow and inconsistent.

Inconsistent Hygiene Standards

Soil, pesticides, and other contaminants were often left on vegetables, which reduced their appeal to buyers.

High Labor Costs

Manual washing required extensive manpower and water, driving up operational expenses.

Post-Harvest Losses

Up to 15% of produce was lost due to spoilage and rejection caused by inadequate cleaning.

Solution: Nexgen Multipurpose Vegetable Washer

Nexgen-Multipurpose-Vegetable-Washer

FCS turned to NexGen’s Multipurpose Vegetable Washer to modernize their operations and tackle these challenges head-on.

Key Features and Benefits:

Thorough Cleaning

Effectively removes soil, pesticides, and contaminants from various vegetables.

High Capacity

Processes large volumes quickly, saving time during peak harvests.

Water Recycling System

Reduces water usage, promoting cost efficiency and sustainability.

Gentle Handling

Protects delicate produce, ensuring market-ready quality.

Easy to Use

Its user-friendly design requires minimal operator training.

Implementation

Nexgene adopted a phased approach to integrate the Multipurpose Vegetable Washer into FCS’s operations:

  • Phase 1: Assessment : Evaluated existing workflows and identified bottlenecks in the washing process.
  • Phase 2: Installation : Set up the vegetable washer at the cooperative’s central post-harvest facility.
  • Phase 3: Training : Provided hands-on training to operators to maximize machine efficiency and performance.
  • Phase 4: Monitoring :Monitored operations and fine-tuned processes to handle varying types of vegetables seamlessly.

Results

The implementation of the Multipurpose Vegetable Washer delivered remarkable outcomes:

27% Increase in Profitability

Cleaner and market-ready produce led to fewer rejections. Additionally, reduced labor dependency further improved profit margins

20% Increase in Efficiency

Washing processes became faster and more reliable, increasing efficiency during peak harvest season.

Client Testimonial

“We used to spend hours washing vegetables by hand, and it was exhausting. Now, with the NexGen washer, we can get the job done so much faster, and our vegetables look fantastic. Our customers love them! It’s made a huge difference for our farmers and our cooperative.”

– President, Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS)

Conclusion

The case of Nexgen’s Multipurpose Vegetable washer, used effectively by the Farmers Cooperative Society, proves that progress in agriculture isn’t always about giant leaps forward. Sometimes, it’s about smart and practical solutions that solve everyday challenges.

The machine tackled the often-overlooked task of cleaning produce and turned it into a source of efficiency and increased profits.

If you want to make food operations more effective in your farm, catering business, or processing unit, then contact Nexgen’s team today!

Note:
For confidentiality reasons, the actual name of our client has not been disclosed in this case study. Instead, we have used the general name “Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS)” to illustrate the effectiveness of NexGen’s Multipurpose Vegetable Washer. This allows us to respect our client’s privacy while sharing the success and impact of our solution.