Describe the machine developed by PAU, Ludhiana for processing of turmeric.
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A strong and dynamic food processing sector plays a vital role in reduction in
the wastage of perishable agricultural produce, enhancing shelf life of food
products, ensuring value addition to agricultural produce, diversification & commercialization of agriculture, generation of employment, enhancing income of
farmers and creating surplus for the export of agro & processed foods. Authenticated information regarding efficient adoptable technologies on food processing
will ensure better utilization and value addition of agricultural produce for enhancement of income of farmers. Technologies suitable for small holder farmers
will certainly help them to increase their income other than from fresh produce
selling. Focus has been given to the primary processing hand equipment’s or
machinery, processing and preservation of major crops, product development
of commercial importance which has been developed from various national research institutes. The available information has been compiled in a simple format in farmer friendly manner aiming at its wide application nationwide.