Pre & post-harvest handling & food loss reduction

Our project trained 100 farmers (35% women) on improved pre and post-harvest handling practices, reducing food loss by 18% and increasing incomes by 25%.

Impact:

Food loss reduction, 18% reduction in food loss, saving 216 tons of food (enough to feed 1,800 people for a month)

Income increase, farmers reported a 25% increase in income due to better prices and reduced losses.

Improved food security, 87% of beneficiaries reported improved food security, with more food available for household consumption.

Beneficiary Testimonies:

1. " I used to loss 30% of my maize harvest, but now I lose less than 10% thanks to the training". Agness 

     Atuhairwe , a farmer.

2. "I have increased my income by 30% since adopting improved post-harvest handling practices". John Mary , farmer.

3. " Our storage facility has reduced our losses and improved food security". Kabugho Kansiime, community leader.

Training and capacity building:

100 farmers trained (35% women)

1 community-led storage facility established

85% of trainees adopted improved practices.

Key interventions:

Training on best practices in pre and post-harvest handling

Provision of post-harvest handling equipment

Establishment of community-led storage facilities.

Challenges and lessons learned 

Community engagement crucial for success

Ongoing support and monitoring essential

Scaling up interventions to reach more farmers.

Recommendations.

Expand training and equipment provision

Strengthen community-led storage facilities.

Explore innovative solutions for pest management

Conclusion:

Our project demonstrates the impact of improved pre and post-harvest handling practices on reducing food loss and improving food security. We are committed to scaling up interventions to reach more farmers.