Dar es Salaam, April 10 -- IT is a sight many Tanzanians are familiar with: a convoy of trucks and trailers laden with fruits, vegetables and grains making their way from the heart of rural areas to bustling urban centres.

Some even cross borders to neighbouring countries, proudly showcasing the bounty our farmers produce. But, here is the paradox – despite this visible surplus, our farmers face significant post-harvest losses that threaten to undermine the progress of the agricultural sector.

If only a fraction of the crops that go to waste could be preserved, Tanzania would not just be feeding its own citizens but could become an agricultural powerhouse in the region.

It is time the government and all relevant stakeholders took...