FAO Representative Urges African Nations to Adopt Technology to Reduce Crop Loss

Abebe Haile-Gabriel, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa, stated that African countries face food insecurity not only due to production deficits but also due to an inability to manage harvested crops effectively. He explained that the continent suffers significant post-harvest losses, which could be mitigated through the adoption of appropriate technology. Abebe emphasized that African nations must modernize their agricultural systems to ensure that what is produced is properly utilized, rather than wasted.