About

The ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss (ADMI) works to promote improved postharvest management of grains and oilseeds to reduce poverty and food insecurity by generating knowledge, scaling improved technologies, and building institutional capacity. 

ADMI’s Vision

ADMI seeks to alleviate poverty and hunger among smallholder farmers by fostering postharvest innovation and identifying impactful postharvest management solutions that are affordable, practical, and locally appropriate.

ADMI’s Mission

The mission of the ADMI is to promote research, outreach, education, and capacity building on tools, techniques, institutions and policies to reduce postharvest losses in grains and oilseeds to promote environmental sustainability, food security, and poverty alleviation.

Acknowledgment of Support

The ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss (ADMI) was established in 2011 with a gift from the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Company to the University of Illinois to promote research, outreach, education, and capacity building to reduce postharvest losses in grains and oilseeds and enhance global food security and environmental sustainability. Continued support from ADM Cares, the social responsibility arm of ADM, is gratefully acknowledged.