Experts urge Uganda to boost potato farming

Food and agricultural experts associated with the African Potato Association (APA) have called upon the Ugandan government and development partners to channel investment towards extensive potato cultivation. This initiative is viewed as a strategy to foster food security and enhance sustainable agriculture practices.

The experts advocated for the adoption of climate-smart methodologies, encompassing improved seed varieties and efficient soil and water management, alongside enhanced pest and disease control to elevate agricultural productivity. Their remarks were part of the 13th APA five-day conference conclusions at Speke Resort Munyonyo, which coincided with Uganda’s observance of the International Day of the Potato. This year’s global theme concentrated on fostering climate-smart cropping systems for sustainable potato and sweet potato value chains, with delegates from Africa, Europe, and North America in attendance.

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