Gaps and outlook for postharvest research and innovation in Ghana

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2013

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International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, KE

Abstract

To overcome food insecurity and poverty in food deficit countries, losses occurring post-harvest need to be halted. This brief features innovations that focus more on supply and value addition segments of value chains, as opposed to an on-farm segment. Some national policy and legislation actions are suggested that could fast track initiatives for PH loss reduction in Ghana, such as: facilitating access to credit and markets by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), PH extension policy to promote postharvest best practices and build local capacity, formal-informal sector gap bridging policy to promote participation in entrepreneurships.

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FOOD SHORTAGE, POSTHARVEST LOSSES, AFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARA, FOOD SECURITY, GHANA, POVERTY ALLEVIATION, POSTHARVEST SYSTEMS, SMALLHOLDERS, GRAIN STORAGE, FOOD PRODUCTION, AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING

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