Key challenges for Kenya in big push to reduce post-harvest losses: A young boy collects maize spilled during the drying and loading process on a farm in Kenya. EPA/Stephen MorrisonThe Kenyan government last December announced its “big four” development strategy to be implemented over the next five years. Food security is one of the key strategies. The others are affordable … [Read more...] about Key challenges for Kenya in big push to reduce post-harvest losses | The Conversation
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Why reducing post-harvest losses is a priority for Africa | The Conversation
Why reducing post-harvest losses is a priority for Africa: A Zimbabwean man harvests maize from a field outside Harare. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo The the Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that one third of the food produced globally for human consumption is lost or wasted along the supply chain. Losses are even higher in Africa, and have a negative effect on food … [Read more...] about Why reducing post-harvest losses is a priority for Africa | The Conversation
