Sweet potatoes are very popular in Africa because they are tasty and nutritious, and are to mention relatively easy to grow. They make a great snack and are used in many delicious African dishes. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A among other nutrients. The flesh of the sweet potato can be white, yellow or orange. Whether you want to grow sweet potatoes commercially or just … [Read more...] about 6 TIPS FOR SWEET POTATO PRODUCTION IN AFRICA
Potato Farming
PRODUCING YOUR OWN POTATO SEEDS
Quality potato seed tubers are a very important part of any successful crop production. For potato farmers, this is even more important because not all diseases can be eliminated by spraying with chemicals. Few farmers in Africa have access to or can afford certified potato seed. It is therefore important for some potato farmers to know how to produce their own potato seeds on … [Read more...] about PRODUCING YOUR OWN POTATO SEEDS
8 TIPS FOR POTATO FARMING IN AFRICA
If you want to know how to grow potatoes, you have come to the right place. Potatoes are grown widely in many African countries. Potatoes are an ideal crop because they mature within a short period of time. Prepare the Land Crop production always begins with land preparation. Plough the land at least two weeks before planting. Some farmers opt to plow twice instead of … [Read more...] about 8 TIPS FOR POTATO FARMING IN AFRICA