Improved technologies for reducing post-harvest losses

Mutungi, Christopher.; Abass, Adebayo.; Fischer, Gundula.; Kotu, Bekele H. 2022. Improved technologies for reducing post-harvest losses. In: Bekunda, M., Hoeschle-Zeledon, I., Odhong, J.(eds.) Sustainable agricultural intensification: a handbook for practitioners in East and Southern Africa. Wallingford (UK): CABI: 91-105

This chapter outlines several post-harvest loss reduction technologies validated by the Africa RISING program that will improve the efficacy of drying, threshing, and storage operations, and gives evidence of their potential impact. The chapter also provides evidence on the cumulative benefits of combining all three technologies.