
| The growing of improved maize and hybrid varieties, mineral fertilizer use, rotations and intercrops all have boosted production considerably. However, all the gains of technological advancement are threatened by poor post-production techniques to process, handle and store the increased production. Because of high level of investment in crop production, post-harvest losses, which can be in the form of quantity or quality, should be kept at a minimum. | ||
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