By GEORGE OMONDIMore by this AuthorKenya is placing a big bet on hermetic storage bags, one of the oldest forms of food preservation in the world, to reduce post-harvest losses which claim up to 30 per cent of annual maize production. Hermetic bags are designed to insulate cereals from heat, air and moisture. Small scale farmers account for 80 per cent of the annual maize production in Kenya. Develop standardsRegional lobby the Eastern African Grain Council (EAGC), says it has joined hands with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) to develop standards. Mass adoption of the bags is expected to cut post-harvest losses estimated to up to 11 million bags valued at Sh33.5 billion every year.

Source: Daily Nation February 07, 2018 07:07 UTC