Ismail Lawal
Department of Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Kaduna State University
*For correspondence, email: ismailuka2030@yahoo.com
Abstract
The study investigates the key factors Influencing Postharvest Crop Loss Reduction in Nigeria’s Agricultural Supply Chain. The study employed a survey methodology approach with a sample size of 81 structured questionnaire, through primary method of data collection among relevant stakeholders in the agricultural industry experts including farmers, agricultural extension officers, and policymakers. Multiple regression was used as a technique for analyzing data, and SPSS was used as the tool of the analysis. Findings show that; inadequate storage facilities and poor post-harvest handling practices, inefficient transportation infrastructure and logistics, lack of access to modern technologies and equipment, and agricultural workers on best practices for crop handling, storage, and transportation, and improving transportation infrastructure and logistics such as cross docking systems to facilitate and insufficient knowledge and training among farmers and agricultural workers. The study recommends investing in modern storage and processing facilities, developing training programs for farmers efficient movement of agricultural supply chain products from upstream, midstream through downstream
Keywords: Agriculture, Post-harvest, Sustainability, Supply chain
