Post-harvest losses represent one of the biggest threats to food security in Eastern Uganda. NARIDE addresses this challenge by training farmers in practical, affordable local technologies that preserve the value and nutritional quality of agricultural produce after harvest.
Activity Objective
To equip rural farmers with skills in post-harvest handling using locally available resources like cow dung tumplines and silos to reduce food losses.
Key Interventions
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Training on construction and use of silos for grain storage.
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Promotion of cow dung tumplines as low-cost, locally available post-harvest tools.
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3
Education on drying, cleaning, and grading of produce to improve market value.
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4
Demonstrations on aflatoxin prevention through proper storage practices.
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Linking post-harvest actors to cooperative marketing networks for better prices.
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Training on packaging and labelling for value-added products.