Why Farmers Leave Good Food to Rot

This episode explores the economic and logistical realities behind food waste in agriculture, including supply chain constraints, market pricing, labor shortages, and storage limitations. It explains why perfectly edible produce is sometimes not harvested or distributed. The key insight is that food waste is often a systems problem, not an individual choice. Improving infrastructure, demand forecasting, and distribution efficiency could significantly reduce waste and improve food security. Hashtags: #FoodWaste #Agriculture #SupplyChain #Sustainability #NextMind