| Title: |
A Critical Review of Post-Harvest Losses in Nigeria and Thier Sociolinguistic Implications for Farmers, Marketers, and The National Economy |
| Author(s): |
Sabo, A.A., Kasari, A.D, Elisha, I. M. & Jellason J. |
| Abstract: |
Post-harvest losses in Nigeria are frequently associated with inadequate knowledge of proper storage,
processing and handling techniques, leading to sociolinguistic consequences. Post-harvest food loss can be
reduced to the barest minimum in Nigeria but practical policy and highly dedicated and determined
management is obligatory. Reduction in post-harvest loss in Nigeria will ensure enhanced food security
which will pilot to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2. The study analysed the
consequences of post-harvest losses in Nigeria for farmers, marketers and the national economy along with
strategies to reduce them. Adopting a qualitative critical approach with an interdisciplinary analytical
framework, the study synthesized, interpreted, and critically examined existing literature, reports, policy
documents, media discourse, and observational linguistic patterns. Key findings show that losses lead to
reduced income, reduced food availability for household consumption and discouragement from engaging
in commercial farming for farmers, and consequently affects discourse. Effective copping strategies include
building better storage technologies, improving harvesting techniques, utilizing advanced processing
technologies and providing farmers training. The paper concludes that reducing these postharvest losses
requires a strong public private partnership and collaboration and recommends that government and non
governmental organizations supply modern post-harvest management technologies across the Nigeria?s
food value chain. |
| Keywords: |
sociolinguistic consequences, Post-harvest, National-economy, Marketers, Farmers.
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EBONYI JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE
