With the increasing global demand for fresh food, the importance of the mass agri-producing
countries has also increased. Agri-production has undergone a significant transformation …

Applications of near-infrared spectroscopy for measuring various aspects of grain quality
have expanded rapidly in recent years. One application that could be of particular use to …

The invasive larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn)(Coleoptera: Bostrichidae),
originating from Meso-America, is a devastating stored product pest of maize (Zea mays L.) …

Reliable quantitative data on maize post-harvest losses and factors that cause them in
northern Ghana are limited. In this study we assessed maize at six markets in the Northern …

Insect infestations can result in a damaged or destroyed product, costing producers and
retailers millions of dollars annually. Postharvest insects move through space searching for …

Sesame seeds, being a crucial traditional oilseed crop in Ethiopia, face challenges related
to storage and insect pests that can adversely affect their quality and quantity. Farmers often …

ABSTRACT The Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bag, a sustainable post‐harvest
storage technology, can address the high postharvest losses that are a major threat to …

The co‐storage of two or more Chinese herbal medicines can effectively prevent the herbs
from the damage by pests. Thus, it is important to protect herbs and crops to study Chinese …

Grain quality is largely driven by grain infrastructure (technology) and handling practices
(application of knowledge on handling). The use of inappropriate infrastructure and …

ABSTRACT Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) intertwined with a food
security resilience framework was used to understand Ghana's agricultural food system …