date:May 31, 2013
According to a new report from the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) this has resulted in the loss of about 820,000 tonnes over the last three years.
The joint investigation of the Thnen Institute, the Max Rubner Institute and Julius Khn Institute looking at the losses of crops post harvest said that the main causes for the losses are particular pests and diseases and poor storage, which leads to spoilage.
The report adds that another key factor for cereal c