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    The economics of post-harvest loss and loss-preventing technologies in developing countries

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    Date
    2022
    Author
    Ricker-Gilbert, J.
    Omotilewa, O.J.
    Kadjo, D.
    Type
    Journal Article
    Review Status
    Peer Review
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    This article reviews the recent literature that has evaluated the effectiveness of postharvest loss (PHL)-reducing technologies for grains among smallholder farmers and small-scale traders in sub-Saharan Africa. We also develop a conceptual framework for identifying and quantifying different types of PHL that include physical quantity losses along with quality losses that are both observable (e.g., discoloration, insect damage, mold growth, and odor) and unobservable (e.g., aflatoxin contamination, chemical residues, and nutrient content losses). The framework considers how PHL affects producers, consumers, and society as a whole. We find that although reducing postharvest quantity losses often receives more attention from researchers, it is the loss of quality, particularly unobservable quality issues, that has a large effect on food safety and nutrition. A review of the literature suggests that cost-effective technologies to reduce PHL exist, but facilitating their adoption requires action from both the public and private sectors.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-resource-111820-020601
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7632
    Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-resource-111820-020601
    Research Themes
    Social Science and Agribusiness
    IITA Subjects
    Agribusiness; Agronomy; Food Science; Food Security; Handling, Transport, Storage and Protection of Agricultural Products; Post-Harvesting Technology; Value Chains
    Agrovoc Terms
    Postharvest Losses; Postharvest Technology; Food Safety; Food Security; Food Policies; Sub-Saharan Africa
    Regions
    Africa; Africa South of Sahara
    Hubs
    Headquarters and Western Africa Hub
    Journals
    Annual Review of Resource Economics
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