In West Africa, the journey from farm to table is often cut short not by drought or conflict, but by poor food storage.

Across the region, millions of tonnes of crops perish after harvest due to inadequate preservation, lack of cold chains, and outdated infrastructure. For smallholder farmers, this means lost income.

For families, it means higher food prices and less nutrition. And for the environment, it means wasted resources and rising emissions.

In a region where hunger and malnutrition remain urgent challenges, tackling post-harvest losses is not just a technical issue; it’s a moral imperative.

Imoh Edet has more details in this report.