Supporting the attainment of food security through the reduction of post-harvest losses in horticultural crops
| Project's full title | Supporting the attainment of food security through the reduction of post-harvest losses in horticultural crops |
|---|---|
| Country | Botswana |
| Start date | 01/01/2023 |
| End date | 31/12/2024 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recipient / Target Areas | Botswana |
| Project Code | TCP/BOT/3901 |
| Objective / Goal | To collect baseline information (through a survey) on post-harvest handling practices in the horticultural subsector to identify critical post-harvest loss points in the supply chain (in terms of both quantities and quality). |
| Activities |
Post-harvest handling practices of horticultural crops documented and critical postharvest loss points for intervention identified. Post-harvest losses assessed in horticultural crops. Awareness on post-harvest management created. National capacity on post-harvest management built. |
| Impact | Food security improved through sound post-harvest management of horticultural produce. |