If rural small holders produce $usa300 equivalent in kwacha and waste a third they are losing $usa100 a year. This is a substantial loss and a poverty contribution. To get it down to $50 usa or less as a loss would be a great start. Increasing production and reducing losses should be a two horned method of poverty reduction with rural farmers.
The initiative mentioned in the blog is to be commended.
If rural small holders produce $usa300 equivalent in kwacha and waste a third they are losing $usa100 a year. This is a substantial loss and a poverty contribution. To get it down to $50 usa or less as a loss would be a great start. Increasing production and reducing losses should be a two horned method of poverty reduction with rural farmers.
The initiative mentioned in the blog is to be commended.