Caroline Namara, Author at Sweetpotato Knowledge Portal

School Feeding Program to Boost Student Health

Caroline Namara July 25, 2017 News 0

At 12:45 pm on Tuesday 25th June 2017 at Groupe Scolaire Muramba, staff and pupils of the school eagerly tasting the Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) that they had been waiting for so long. In the last three years, International Potato Center (CIP) has pioneered SUSTAIN, a 3 year project in 8 …

Determination drives Beatrice towards her success

Caroline Namara July 20, 2017 News 0

Nyiransengimana Beatrice, who started farming on a small scale with a group of other farmers, is currently a model Orange-fleshed sweetpotato(OFSP) farmer and has further moved into poultry farming determined to make it a success. Beatrice, a successful Decentralized Vine Multiplier (DVM) in Gakenke district under Scaling up Sweet Potato …

The 12th National Agriculture Show – A School for Many!

Caroline Namara July 19, 2017 News 0

The National Agriculture Show is an annual event that exhibits innovations and best practices in the agricultural sector in Rwanda. It is an ideal platform that brings exhibitors and visitors together to exchange information, experiences, and get investment opportunities. The 12th National Agriculture Show was held at Mulindi showground in …

Access to nutritional value and behavioral change through farmer groups sessions

Caroline Namara February 15, 2017 Uncategorized 0

By Caroline Namara & Rachael Cox. On Tuesday 31st January 2017, in Burera district, Gashaki sector, Mbwe village; over 250 Feed the Future beneficiaries gathered at the launching of household groups where messaging about; nutrition and agronomic practices will be shared/trained. This activity which was led by DERN …

Making profitable venture through selling sweetpotato vines.

Caroline Namara February 13, 2017 Uncategorized 0

By Caroline Namara and Sindi Kirimi Many at times, when farmers are told about the many added values of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotatoes (OFSP), they can hardly believe it comparing to the local varieties they have been growing for decades. Those who are faced with prospects of poor yield due …

The EU Ambassador to Rwanda meets sweetpotato farmers in Rwamagana and Kayonza districts

Caroline Namara September 26, 2016 Uncategorized 0

The Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Rwanda, Ambassador Michael Ryan, visited Kayonza and Rwamagana districts in Eastern Rwanda on 24th August 2016. He met farmers who are multipliers of the Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) and assessed the general agricultural situation in the region. In June this …

One storm can change everything

Caroline Namara September 19, 2016 Uncategorized 0

Everybody knows that agriculture heavily relies on weather and that a single storm can change the entire growing season. Drought can be devastating. This year’s drought has been a particularly severe one. That, my friends, is why farmers complain so much about the weather! As we get close to the …

WHY I LOVE ORANGE FLESHED SWEETPOTATOES AND I KNOW YOU WILL TOO!

Caroline Namara June 21, 2016 Uncategorized 3

Interesting Facts about sweetpotatoes! Did you know, for example, that sweet potatoes can be eaten raw as well as mashed, boiled, steamed or roasted? From time to time, I find few things more enjoyable than listening to farmers in Rwanda chat with each other, particularly on how this OFSP has …

Have you heard of the news in town? Orange-fleshed sweetpotato is the new Ibijumba Guma Guma Superstar

Caroline Namara June 21, 2016 Uncategorized 0

Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) is trending, especially since it was recently featured as a picture of the day in one of the local newspapers. Most people are now interested in knowing more about this sweetpotato and why it is different. OFSP, a rich source of pro-vitamin A is easy to …