Improved Storage for Low-Infrastructure Management

Post-harvest losses significantly impact global food security by reducing the availability of nutritious food and economic returns for farmers.

This review evaluates recent advancements in storage technologies aimed at minimizing these losses across various crops. It analyzes traditional and modern storage methods, including controlled atmosphere storage, hermetic storage, and innovative cooling and drying techniques. Emphasis is placed on technologies that improve the preservation of quality, reduce spoilage, and extend shelf life while being economically feasible for adoption in developing regions. 

The review synthesizes findings from multiple studies highlighting how improved storage contributes to reduced wastage, enhanced food availability, and increased income stability for stakeholders.

Challenges such as infrastructural limitations, cost barriers, and knowledge gaps are discussed. The paper concludes by advocating for integrated storage solutions combined with farmer education and policy support to maximize the benefits of storage technologies in strengthening food security globally.

Sources

Improved storage technologies to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance Food Security: A review
Tolcha Techane Alemu
World Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Volume 1, Issue 1, Jul-Sep, 2025, Page No. 1-6

Picture, Evaporative cooling devices have promise for helping small-scale farmers, market vendors, and families to store and preserve vegetables
https://d-lab.mit.edu/research/evaporative-cooling-vegetable-preservation

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