How Nigeria can reduce N3.5trn post-harvest losses

Nigeria loses N3.5 trillion annually to post-harvest waste, with 50 percent of agricultural produce never reaching consumers, according to food and agriculture (FAO). The nation loses an average of 526 million tons of food annually. Experts say poor or low-quality storage facilities, bad roads and lack of market access are major contributors to post-harvest losses in Africa’s most populous nation. These challenges, coupled with underinvestment in preservation technology, exacerbate food waste. Analysts argue that 30 percent of food