Linkages between postharvest losses and farmers vulnerability to poverty: insights from Tanzania

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how postharvest losses affect the vulnerability of farmers to poverty in Tanzania.
• Qualitative interviews with farmers affected by postharvest losses.
• Analysis of economic impacts related to agricultural production.
• Assessment of frameworks for poverty and sustainability.
• High levels of postharvest losses significantly increase poverty risk among farmers.
• Implementing better storage techniques can reduce losses and improve farmers' economic stability.
• Policies aimed at reducing postharvest losses show potential for enhancing overall farmer sustainability.