Introduction

This project addresses challenges faced by women farmers and vendors in Bugisu related to poor post-harvest handling of horticultural crops such as vegetables, pineapples, and mangoes. Inadequate practices like roadside drying lead to spoilage, contamination, and reduced marketability. Losses are estimated at 30–50% annually, contributing to food insecurity and low incomes. The project aims to modernize post-harvest handling through training, technology adoption, and infrastructure improvement.