[Sammy Omingo, Standard]A study has shown that Kenya loses Sh18 billion in tomatoes' post-harvest loss. The Food and Agriculture Organization food policy brief stated that Kenya is losing 30 per cent of food produced after harvest. This food loss translates to an extrapolated monetary loss of up to Sh72 billion. Following a study in Machakos, Tharakanithi, Taita-Taveta, Makueni, and Kitui, the report adds that bananas post-harvest loss stands at Sh2 billion, with sukuma wiki at Sh4.6 billion. Green grams post-harvest loss stands at Sh15 billion.

Source: Standard Digital June 07, 2021 10:41 UTC