Faith Njunge 4 weeks ago News 0

Sweetpotato jams and juices contribute to forest conservation in the PhilippinesOnce considered a survival food during times of drought or severe rains, sweetpotato cultivation is quickly turning into a lucrative business opportunity for entrepreneurial farmers while promoting forest conservation in the process. In a swath of the Philippines where the …

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Faith Njunge 4 weeks ago News 0

The International Potato Center delivered locally adapted quality sweetpotato vines to Cyclone-Idai affected families in Manica Province Mozambique.

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Faith Njunge July 9, 2019 News 1

Four commercial vine multipliers from Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda who were very clear that sweetpotato seed is their top most profitable venture.

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Faith Njunge July 4, 2019 News 0

The International Potato Center (CIP) is pleased to announce that the ‘Excellence and Innovation in Sweetpotato: Communication for Change Award’ will take place for a third year in 2019.

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Faith Njunge June 27, 2019 News 0

The Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI) SpeedBreeders’ and Genomics Community of Practice (CoP) held its 18th consultation meeting on 4th to 7th June 2019, at the VIP Grand Hotel, Maputo, Mozambique.

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Faith Njunge June 26, 2019 News 1

Scientists Find Secret In Sweet Potatoes, Eat Them Or Miss OutYou may have shovelled down those sweet potatoes on your plate. Others have never allowed sweet potatoes on their plate. It is a common phenomenon that sweet potatoes are traditionally considered food for low income earners on the lowest position …

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Faith Njunge June 1, 2019 News 1

The SPHI Seed Systems and Crop Management Community of Practice held its eleventh Consultation- 14-16th May 2019, Mekelle, Ethiopia, The theme of the meeting was “Consolidating Seed Systems Lessons, Regrouping and Moving the Community Forward’’.

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