Maize is a major staple food in sub-Sahara Africa. Maize grains are susceptible to mycotoxin
contamination during production and storage. Tropical weather, poor agricultural practices …

Reliable quantitative data on maize post-harvest losses and factors that cause them in
northern Ghana are limited. In this study we assessed maize at six markets in the Northern …

Sesame seeds, being a crucial traditional oilseed crop in Ethiopia, face challenges related
to storage and insect pests that can adversely affect their quality and quantity. Farmers often …

Background: Foodborne diseases pose a significant public health threat, particularly in
regions with poor sanitation and food handling practices. These diseases, mainly caused by …

This study focused on assessing maize post-harvest losses in three maize markets in the
Middle Belt of Ghana during the storage periods after the harvest of major and minor …

Abstract The Solar Biomass Hybrid Dryer (SBHD) is a new technology developed in Ghana
for grain drying and utilizes biomass (agro-residues, timber scraps, etc.) along with solar …

Post-harvest grain processes play a crucial role in food supply chains. Recent research
focuses on how digital technologies can minimize grain losses, enhance food safety, and …

Maize (Zea mays) is an important staple food crop for the majority of Ghanaians. Maize is
mostly contaminated by fungal species and particularly mycotoxins. This work aimed to …

Shea nuts are a nutritionally and economically important tree crop harvested seasonally in
rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Storage losses are a major constraint in the shea nut …

Maize production in Ghana has been increasing steadily but increases in yield are being
undermined by post-harvest losses. This study is part of a larger project to characterize post …