Question

list four causes of harvest loss

Answer 1

Answer:

Main causes of postharvest loss include lack of temperature management, rough handling, poor packaging material, and lack of education about the need to maintain quality [7]. Postharvest management starts with pre-harvest managements.

During harvesting: Poor production processes and climatic conditions are the two main causes that may affect the crop at the harvesting stage.

At the stage of food storage: Microbial attack, insect attack, improper handling, humidity, temperature etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

During harvesting: Poor production processes and climatic conditions are the two main causes that may affect the crop at the harvesting stage. At the stage of food storage: Microbial attack, insect attack, improper handling, humidity, temperature etc.