Training on Post-Harvest Loss Reduction & Food Storage Systems
Learn post-harvest loss reduction techniques and food storage systems to improve food quality, reduce waste, and strengthen agricultural value chains.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Post-harvest losses remain a major challenge in the agricultural sector, particularly in developing economies where inadequate storage, poor handling practices, and limited preservation technologies result in significant food waste. Reducing post-harvest losses is essential for improving food security, increasing farmers’ incomes, and strengthening agricultural value chains.
This course equips participants with practical knowledge and techniques to reduce losses during harvesting, handling, storage, transportation, and processing. The course focuses on improved storage technologies, post-harvest handling practices, food preservation methods, and modern storage systems that maintain food quality and extend shelf life.
Participants will learn how to implement effective post-harvest management systems that improve food quality, minimize waste, and enhance agricultural profitability.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Agricultural extension officers
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Agribusiness managers and value chain professionals
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Farmers’ cooperative leaders
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Food processing and storage managers
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Agricultural development practitioners
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Supply chain and logistics officers in agriculture
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Understand causes and impacts of post-harvest losses
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Apply proper harvesting and handling practices to reduce losses
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Implement improved food storage systems and technologies
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Apply food preservation and storage management techniques
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Strengthen agricultural value chains through improved post-harvest management
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Post-Harvest Management
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Overview of post-harvest systems and food value chains
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Causes and types of post-harvest losses
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Economic and food security impacts of food losses
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Post-harvest management strategies
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Case Study: Post-harvest loss challenges in agricultural value chains
Module 2: Harvesting, Handling & Transportation Practices
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Proper harvesting techniques for different crops
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Handling practices to maintain product quality
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Sorting, grading, and packaging methods
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Transportation and logistics considerations
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Practical Exercise: Developing a post-harvest handling plan
Module 3: Food Storage Systems & Technologies
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Types of food storage systems and structures
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Traditional vs modern storage technologies
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Grain storage techniques and pest control methods
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Temperature and humidity management
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Case Study: Improved grain storage technologies
Module 4: Food Preservation & Processing Techniques
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Food preservation methods (drying, cooling, fermentation)
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Cold storage and controlled atmosphere storage
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Value addition through processing
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Packaging technologies for food preservation
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Practical Exercise: Designing a food preservation strategy
Module 5: Integrated Post-Harvest Loss Reduction Strategies
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Integrated post-harvest management systems
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Monitoring and evaluating post-harvest performance
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Innovations in food storage and preservation
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Policies and standards in food storage systems
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Group Project: Developing a post-harvest loss reduction plan
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Improved knowledge of post-harvest management practices
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Skills to implement effective food storage systems
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Ability to apply food preservation and value addition techniques
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Enhanced capacity to reduce agricultural losses
Organizational Impact
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Reduced post-harvest losses in agricultural supply chains
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Improved food quality and storage management systems
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Increased profitability for agricultural producers
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Stronger food security and sustainable agricultural systems
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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