Post-Harvest Food Losses Reduction in Maize Production in Nigeria

Maize grains constitute the primary sources of food for mankind and a considerable waste of these valuable foods during pre and post-harvest constitute such a major agricultural bottleneck that the reduction of pre and post-harvest losses is now a common food strategy throughout the world. This study was focused on post-harvest food losses reduction in maize production in Nigeria. The study was aimed at identifying the causes of losses during post-harvest and to suggest ways of preventing the identified causes. Review was made economic importance, varieties, soil and climatic requirement, processing and storage of maize. It also sought solutions to some of the identified problems. Key findings are reported.