The Federal Government has stated that a 10% reduction in post-harvest losses of agricultural produce could significantly improve food availability across Nigeria. Senator Abdullahi Aliyu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, pointed to the current loss of up to 70% of harvested farm goods, attributing it to poor storage facilities and weak post-harvest management systems. He emphasized that such high wastage levels undermine food security and reduce farmers' income. The ministry identified key commodities heavily affected, including maize, rice, cassava, and tomatoes, which suffer substantial spoilage before reaching consumers. Aliyu noted that targeted interventions in storage, transportation, and processing could stem the losses. The government is exploring partnerships with private sector players to scale up cold chain infrastructure and modern warehousing solutions. No timeline or funding details were provided for the proposed measures.
Senator Abdullahi Aliyu claims a 10% cut in post-harvest waste could boost food availability, yet offers no concrete plan despite citing 70% losses. Farmers in key producing states like Kano, Kaduna, and Benue continue to lose maize, rice, and tomatoes without access to functional storage or transport. The gap between the minister's statement and the absence of actionable policy leaves rural producers exposed to recurring spoilage. Without immediate, on-ground intervention, the promise of improved food availability remains theoretical.
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