Mar 01, 2020 · Less than 5% of grains and cereals end up as postharvest losses in Nigeria, while more than 40% of fruits and vegetables end up as postharvest losses (Ubochi 2018). These include staple vegetables such as tomatoes, plantains, potatoes, oranges, and pineapples. This loss is the equivalent of $9 billion annually in Nigeria (AgroNigeria 2017).