The International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction in Mitooma District aims to raise community consciousness on the urgent need to reduce food waste and improve food security. This event brings together farmers, local leaders, youth, and women’s groups to understand the economic, social, and environmental impacts of food loss. Participants will engage in discussions on current practices, challenges, and innovative solutions that can minimize waste from farm to market.
Practical workshops and demonstrations will form the core of the event, highlighting sustainable storage, preservation techniques, and value addition strategies. Farmers will learn how to extend the shelf life of perishable crops, improve post-harvest handling, and adopt low-cost technologies that reduce losses and increase household income. The sessions will also emphasize how community-level interventions can collectively address regional food insecurity.
The event will also feature a policy dialogue segment, where local authorities and community representatives discuss strategies for integrating food loss reduction into local development plans. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the initiative seeks to promote sustainable food systems, create awareness, and inspire actionable change at both community and district levels.
