Improving postharvest management and the provision of post-harvest facilities are among the crucial interventions that must be prioritized to improve the productivity and competitiveness of our farmers and fisherfolks. A study from the Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) released this year showed significant post-harvest losses experienced by the mango, tomato and onion industries in the Philippines.

Lamentillo, A. M. Y. (2022, June 17). Invest in post-harvest facilities to improve agri productivity. Manila Bulletin, p. 7.