January 2025

Analysis of the predictors of the post-harvest losses among smallholder maize farmers: A case study of eight districts from Uganda

Post-harvest losses (PHL) are one of the major challenges faced by smallholder farmers, particularly in developing countries. Global food losses are estimated at 14%, with an annual value of USD 400 billion. Unfortunately, most interventions, such as the use of hermetic storage bags, silos, and tarpaulins, have seen limited adoption at scale. Therefore, this study identifies the predictors of maize losses due to...

Author(s): Muwereza Nelson