Postharvest loss (PHL) presents a threat to food and nutrition security (FNS) and sustainable
livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and reducing it is a key target in the Sustainable …

According to FAO (2021), in SSA, an estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of food, which translates to
between 35-50 percent of production, does not make it from farm to the table due to Post …

Preservation of agricultural produce is one of the central problems faced by developing
countries due to poor post-harvest practices in farms. The use of solar dryers offers a …

Drying has been widely used as a food processing unit operation since ancient times.
Though drying practices have evolved and each time improving, the prevalence of …

Solar drying is one of the most efficient and cost-effective, renewable, and sustainable
technologies to conserve agricultural products in Asian and sub-Saharan African (SSA) …

Food waste and loss are now global concerns as an alarming amount of food is lost and
wasted amid the climatic, economic, and food insecurity crisis. According to the UNEP food …

Postharvest losses (PHLs) of biomaterials, such as vegetables and fruits, significantly impact
food security and economic stability in developing nations. In Tanzania, PHLs are estimated …

The lack of adequate techniques for food processing is among the reasons underlying food
losses and high levels of hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa; the application of solar energy to …

Bhutan is the world's most mountainous country which comes with some logistical
difficulties. Due to transportation challenges and lackluster food preservation are the post …

The lack of adequate techniques for food processing is among the reasons underlying food
losses and high levels of hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa; the application of solar energy to …