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Post-harvest processing, an important stage in agriculture that is often overlooked

Post-harvest processing, an important stage in agriculture that is often overlooked
Sep 28, 2026
By Farms.com

VT Dry Cure Earns Top AgTech Honor

VT Dry Cure Technologies has received the 2026 AgTech Breakthrough Award for Post-harvest System Solution of the Year. The recognition highlights the company's efforts to bring greater accuracy and consistency to post-harvest processing, an important stage in agriculture that often receives less attention than production. 

The award recognizes the company's science-based approach to managing environmental conditions during storage, drying, and curing. Its patented Vaportrol Technology helps producers achieve reliable and measurable results while reducing waste and maintaining product quality. 

“Many of the most meaningful advances in agriculture begin by questioning long-held assumptions,” said David Sandelman, inventor and Chief Technology Officer of VT Dry & Cure Technologies.  

He added, “Innovation isn’t always about creating something entirely new. Often, it is about recognizing an overlooked problem and applying science to solve it in a better way. We are honored that AgTech Breakthrough recognized our work and grateful that Vaportrol Technology continues to demonstrate the value of bringing precision, measurement and repeatability to post-harvest processing.” 

Post-harvest processing plays a major role in protecting agricultural products after they leave the field. Traditional methods have often relied on experience, visual inspections, and rough environmental estimates. While these methods have been used for many years, they can lead to inconsistent moisture levels, product losses, and quality issues. 

VT Dry Cure Technologies developed its system to address these challenges using a more precise and scientific method. Instead of focusing only on temperature and humidity, technology manages the relationship between vapor pressure, water activity, and environmental balance. This helps control moisture movement within products and creates stable conditions throughout processing and storage. 

The technology supports better preservation of important product characteristics such as flavor, texture, appearance, aroma, and weight. It also helps improve efficiency and reduce variability in operations. The system is used across several industries, including agricultural drying and storage, specialty food production, and cannabis processing. 

According to the company, modern agriculture increasingly requires tools that provide measurable and repeatable results. Innovations that improve post-harvest management can help producers increase profitability, reduce losses, and deliver higher-quality products to consumers.

Photo Credit: VT Drying & Curing Technologies-Logo


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