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The biggest problem affecting the country’s agriculture and the agricultural market is post-harvest losses, say experts. But there are several post-harvest losses from the producer to the consumer,” she says. “It takes 10 days to take fruits by sea to Singapore, 25 for Australia and 28 for the US. She says that around 35% to 40% of fruit and vegetable produce are wasted.The department of nano science and technology at TNAU has been trying to reduce post-harvest losses of fruits at all links of the supply chain, say researchers at the department. This is because of the lack of proper harvest practices, transportation and cold storage facilities, she adds..