Potato perspectives in Africa
International Journal of Development Research
Potato perspectives in Africa
Received 11th December, 2023; Received in revised form 28th December, 2023; Accepted 03rd January, 2024; Published online 30th January, 2024
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Potato is an important grain crop for millions of poor farmers and consumer in the semi-arid region of West Africa. It is one the four most important cereals (rice, maize, sorghum and millet) grown in tropical in tropical semi-arid regions of the world primarily in Africa and Asia. Potato is well adapted to production system characterized by low rainfall (200-600mm), low soil fertility and high temperature. It is generally used as a temporary summer pasture crop or in some areas as a food crop.
