Using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), the findings revealed that stocking losses, threshing losses, storage and marketing losses have a statistically significant negative effect on beniseed farmers’ income. On the contrary, drying losses of beniseed does not have a statistically significant effect on farmers’ income. It was concluded that addressing postharvest losses of beniseed requires a holistic and comprehensive approach directed at addressing stocking losses, threshing, storage and marketing losses. It is therefore recommended that, government should provide subsidies to help farmers access improved postharvest technologies, including modern threshing machines, proper stocking platforms, airtight storage containers, and efficient marketing infrastructure. Additionally, low-interest loans or credit facilities should be made available to support farmers in adopting better postharvest management
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