- Author: Elizabeth Jeanne Mitcham
Published on: November 20, 2013
As the world’s population continues to grow, think tanks around the world are realizing that many more mouths could be fed with a minimal expenditure of additional resources by simply reducing postharvest losses, currently estimated in both first and third world settings to be 33%.
It is rewarding to see development experts and policy makers recognizing the importance of striving for improved postharvest practices. You will find many reports on our website that describe postharvest losses and recommend approaches to reduce this loss. The Postharvest Technology Center will play an active role in furthering this dialogue and expanding the knowledge base.
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