Solutions of Enhancing Waste Management in the Apple Supply Chain from the orchardist’s perspective A Study in Tehran Province

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1 Ph.D. Graduate,, Department of Agricultural Management and Development,, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran,, Karaj,, Iran

2 Department of Agricultural Management and Development,, Faculty of Agriculture,, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

3 Department of Agricultural Management and Development,, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

4 Department of Agricultural Management and Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran, ,Karaj, Iran

5 Department of Horticultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran,

Abstract

Apples are among the products facing the challenge of high wastage levels from production to preparation for market distribution. The present study aimed to identify solutions to improve waste management in the apple supply chain in Tehran province from the perspective of farmers. The study population consisted of apple producers in Tehran province (N=9310), and the sample size of 188 was determined using Cochran's formula. Cluster sampling was employed for sample selection. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire, which was validated and confirmed for reliability using expert opinions and Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Data analysis was conducted using exploratory factor analysis. According to the results, annually, 22% of apple production is converted to waste in the production sector. According to farmers' perspectives, strengthening producers' marketing infrastructures and skills, enhancing production and maintenance infrastructures, improving access to suitable financial resources and credit, enhancing knowledge and awareness among stakeholders, and organizing the apple marketing system are among the most important strategies for apple waste management in the supply chain as perceived by farmers.

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Journal of Studies in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Agricultural Development
Volume 11, Issue 4 - Serial Number 44
December 2024
Pages 85-104

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