WITH a significant increase in national food production, oversupply in mass markets is leading to a rise in post-harvest losses, which is squeezing farmers’ profits and threatening their livelihoods.Knowledge Transfer Africa Zimbabwe chief executive Charles Dhehwa said that post-harvest losses represent a significant challenge for farmers, particularly smallholders, with estimates ranging from 20-40 percent of…
Post-harvest losses hit farmers
While weather forecasters anticipate normal to above normal rainfall during the upcoming summer season, productivity remains at risk due to fluctuations in both weather patterns and input costs.