How It Works

How our post-harvest value chain works.

Agro Vahini addresses the 30% post-harvest gap through a practical flow: source from farmers, FPOs and SHGs, process produce at the Alwar unit, preserve quality with packaging and cooling, then deliver fresh and value-added products to the right channel.

This page explains the operating system behind sourcing, processing, preservation and distribution.

Agro Vahini value chain graphic showing farmer, processing hub and consumer

The operating flow

A step-by-step value chain built to reduce loss, save preparation time, and preserve produce quality.

Direct Sourcing & Intake

Farmer → Agro Vahini

Produce enters the system through direct connections with local farmers, FPOs, SHGs and farming-community stakeholders, reducing dependency on inefficient middleman networks.

Mechanized Processing Hub

Produce → Value Addition

At the Alwar multi-processing facility, produce moves through structured preparation and value-addition stages so quality, hygiene and nutrition are protected before dispatch.

Sorting Grading Cleaning Cutting Drying Packaging

Value-Optimized Distribution

Processed Produce → Customer

Processed produce is routed to domestic buyers, institutions, households and other channels with packaging and cooling choices matched to freshness and shelf-life needs.

One connected value chain infographic showing farmer, processing hub and consumer or market

Freshness and value controls

Mechanized Processing

Equipment-led sorting, grading, cleaning, cutting and drying improves consistency and reduces manual preparation waste.

Nutrition Preservation

The processing flow is designed to retain nutrition, flavor and usability across fresh, pre-cut and dehydrated formats.

Smart Packaging

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is used where suitable to help maintain freshness and extend shelf life.

Freshness-Focused Delivery

Phase Change Material (PCM) cooling supports freshness during doorstep delivery and other time-sensitive movement.

What the process improves

For Farmers

Direct intake creates clearer demand signals and fairer procurement opportunities.

For Produce

Structured handling reduces the post-harvest gap and turns more produce into usable products.

For Consumers

Customers receive fresher, safer and more convenient agri-food formats.