Renewables, Farmer Aggregation Offer Solutions to Africa’s Post-Harvest Losses By Farai Shawn Matiashe Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Renewables, Farmer Aggregation Offer Solutions to Africa’s Post-Harvest Losses By Farai Shawn Matiashe KIGALI, Oct 2 2026 (IPS) - Post-harvest losses, particularly in rural areas, threaten the gains Africa is making in agricultural production and export capacity. In Sub-Saharan Africa, up to 40% of farm produce is lost because of a lack of cold storage, according to industry players. Highly perishable farm produce, like fruits and vegetables, can go as high as 70%. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/renewables-farmer-aggregation-offer-solutions-to-africas-post-harvest-losses/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=How_to_Protect_Coastal_Communities_From_TideRelated_Loss_and_Damage_in_Bangladesh_For_Pakistan_Risin Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -