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Post-Harvest Loss Prevention: Engineering Food Security

One-third of all food produced is lost between harvest and consumption, representing massive waste of resources and lost income for farmers. Agricultural engineering must develop better storage systems, transportation methods, and processing techniques that preserve food quality and extend shelf life, especially in developing countries without cold chains. Simple innovations like improved grain silos or solar dryers could feed millions. How do we engineer systems that get food from farms to families?

Applied Sciences, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering