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Estimation of pre-harvest loss at the national level per year
| Location/variable | Total wheat Area (ha) | Pre-harvest loss (kg/ha) | Total loss in the country (tons/year) | Minimum value of grain loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 12,660.07 | 11.03 | ||
| Central | 2992.38 | 12.61 | ||
| South | 7365.86 | 14.88 | ||
| National average (area-weighted) | 12.47 | |||
| Total | 23,018.30 | 287.01 | 104,465.12 |
Source: Authors’ calculation
