Food loss measurement related News
Food loss measurement related Publications
Guidelines on the measurement of harvest and post-harvest losses – Estimation of crop harvest and post-harvest losses in Malawi (maize, rice and groundnuts). Field test report
31/10/2020
A study was conducted in two Agriculture Development District (ADDs) of Malawi, Salima and Lilongwe, to pilot a new methodology for estimating on-farm harvest and post-harvest losses. The study was carried-out with technical support from the Global strategy to improve agricultural and rural statistics (GSARS) of the Food and Agricultural...
Addressing Food Loss and Waste: A Global Problem with Local Solutions
08/09/2020
The report focuses on the role that food loss and waste (FLW) could play in reducing the environmental footprint of food systems while attempting to meet the caloric and nutrient needs of a population expected to increase by 3 billion people in the next 30 years. The performance of the global food system over the last century has been extraordinary.
E-learning: Food Loss and waste in fish value chains
01/06/2020
Food Loss and Waste (FLW) in the fisheries sector is a complex issue with multiple and interrelated causes at different levels. Policy makers, the public and private sectors require solutions not only to be economically beneficial, but also to generate or sustain benefits for society.
Addressing Food Loss and Waste : A Global Problem with Local Solutions
31/01/2020
The report focuses on the role that food loss and waste (FLW) could play in reducing the environmental footprint of food systems while attempting to meet the caloric and nutrient needs of a population expected to increase by 3 billion people in the next 30 years.
Smallholder Farmer Perceptions of Postharvest Loss and Its Determinants in Fijian Tomato Value Chains
01/11/2019
The Fiji Islands, like many small Pacific island nations, are thought to incur high rates of postharvest loss. Little work has been undertaken to quantify the amount of loss within Pacific horticultural value chains, or identify the key determinants. This study sought to quantify postharvest loss within Fijian smallholder tomatoes producers.
The State of Food and Agriculture 2019
31/10/2019
A shorter version of the FAO flagship publication The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2019, it contains the key messages and main points from the publication and is aimed at the media, policy makers and a more general public.
The State of Food and Agriculture 2019. Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction
14/10/2019
Reducing food loss and waste is widely seen as an important way to reduce production costs and increase the efficiency of the food system, improve food security and nutrition, and contribute towards environmental sustainability. Growing attention to food loss and waste is reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Analyse des pertes alimentaires: causes et solutions. Études de cas sur le sorgho, le maïs, le niébé au Burkina Faso.
01/09/2019
Deux études ont été conduites au Burkina Faso pour une analyse approfondie des pertes après-récolte et de leurs causes le long des chaînes d’approvisionnement (CA) du sorgho, du maïs et du niébé.La première étude sur le terrain des pertes après-récolte a été conduite entre les mois d’octobre 2015 et d’avril...
Analyse des pertes alimentaires: causes et solutions. Études de cas sur le maïs et le riz en République démocratique du Congo.
01/04/2019
Deux études ont été conduites en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) pour une analyse appro-fondie des pertes après-récolte et de leurs causes le long des chaînes d’approvisionnement (CA) du maïs et du riz.La première étude sur le terrain des pertes après-récolte a été conduite entre les mois d’avril et septem-bre...
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions. The Republic of Uganda. Beans, maize, and sunflower studies
01/01/2019
A food loss analysis study was undertaken along the maize, sunflower and beans supply chains in Uganda.The maize supply chain (grain and flour) and the sunflower supply chain(grain, oil and seed cake) selected are those found in Apac and Lira districts, in the Lango subregion, northern Uganda. More specifically for...
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The NUTRI-P-LOSS (NUTRItional Postharvest Loss) methodology: a guide for researchers and practitioners
01/01/2019
Postharvest losses and food security are important concerns in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and research in these areas has become a global priority. Measuring nutritional losses along the crop value chain (VC) can deepen quantitative and qualitative understanding of these losses.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the groundnut value chain in the Republic of Malawi | Factsheet
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the maize value chain in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | Factsheet
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the groundnut value chain in the Republic of Malawi
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the maize value chain in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the teff value chain in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the rice value chain in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the chickpea value chain in the Republic of India
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the mango value chain in the Republic of India
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss analysis: causes and solutions - Case study on the rice value chain in the Republic of India
01/09/2018
To improve global, regional and local knowledge about the underlying reasons for food loss, as well as to assess where critical loss points occur, FAO undertook a series of case studies involving numerous food supply chains in developing countries. Utilizing a defined food loss and waste analysis framework.
Food loss measurement related Events
13/ 10
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13/1
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Ongoing online discussion forum on losses occurring along maize supply chains: levels, causes, solutions and success stories
Virtual Event, 13/10/2014 - 13/01/2015
“What are your experiences in levels of grain losses, particularly maize? How were they measured? What solutions can be/were implement to reduce these losses? What success stories can you share with the Community? ” In Kenya, the SAVE FOOD Initiative and