MCE worried about post-harvest loses

Zaare (UE), Dec. 9, GNA - Mr Edward Ayagle Ayariba, the Bolgatanga Municipal Chief Executive, has said Ghana loses about GH¢700,000 annually due to poor post-harvest management practices.

He said: "About 20 to 50 per cent of fruits, vegetables, tubers and root crops and about 20 to 30 per cent of cereals and legumes are lost annually and this has resulted in food insecurity in the country".