postharvest
/ˌpoʊstˈhɑːrvɪst/
adjective
- Relating to the period or processes after crops have been gathered or harvested.
- The postharvest season is busy with drying and packaging the produce.
- Postharvest handling includes cleaning, sorting, and storing the grain.
- Farmers use special techniques to reduce postharvest losses of fruits.
noun
- The period or activities that occur after a crop has been harvested.
- The university offers a course on postharvest of tropical crops.
- Proper postharvest is essential to keep food fresh longer.
- During postharvest, the workers prepare the vegetables for market.