Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization

Post-harvest management: bridging gaps and embracing innovations

This publication contributes to ongoing initiatives aimed at reducing post-harvest loss (PHL) through capacity development and knowledge sharing. It aims to enhance understanding of the gaps in post-harvest management and how to address them. The publication highlights the importance of reducing post-harvest losses (PHL) in developing countries by integrating gender perspectives, providing support to agribusiness and entrepreneurship, and promoting climate change adaptation. Additionally, the publication provides recommendations for further actions. It targets practitioners, including extension staff, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and academic institutions involved in providing technical support to farmers and policymakers, particularly those engaged in gender and climate change issues. Furthermore, the publication will benefit, guide, and inspire current and future FAO field projects that incorporate a post-harvest component.

Type of publication:
publication
Series name:
none
Keywords:
agro-industrial sector, postharvest losses, risk reduction, agricultural mechanization, agricultural innovation, infrastructure, partnerships, private sector, gender analysis, role of women, women's empowerment, entrepreneurship, business models, climate change adaptation
Year:
2024