CABI and CRRI explore gender gap of crop loss impact at Odisha, India workshop
Why do men, women and youth experience crop loss differently? That question took centre stage at a stakeholder workshop in India, organized by the Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) and CABI’s Global Burden of Crop Loss. Crop loss remains a pressing global challenge, with up to 40% of crops lost before harvest each year due…
Every kilogram counts: Tackling crop loss in Kenya and Ethiopia with data-driven action
In Kenya and Ethiopia, experts are using data-driven approaches to tackle crop loss in maize and wheat—boosting food security, farmer incomes, and national decision-making through the Global Burden of Crop Loss initiative.
Equipping decision-makers with evidence to tackle global crop lossÂ
Every year, up 40% of crops are lost globally before they are even harvested. This loss, estimated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), undermines food security, farmer livelihoods and economic stability. However, the problem is poorly understood, preventing effective action to reduce losses. Crop productivity is increasingly at risk from pests, plant diseases, and…