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Post-harvest losses threaten food security as farmers lose millions

ཟླ་༣ 25, 2026 3 mins read
Post-harvest losses threaten food security as farmers lose millions

A bundle of asparagus wilts within a week after harvest, but blast freezing can preserve it for over seven months. This shows what post-harvest technology can achieve. But in Bhutan, where large volumes of agricultural produce never reach the market, such solutions are still far from the reach of most farmers.

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