This presentation reports on a project progress initiated to commercialize the orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) based products in Malawi. The major impacts observed include increased incomes for farmers, formalized OFSP markets establishment, increased accessibility of VitA-rich foods and disease free OFSP vines, and increased yields and better quality roots from improved crop management practices by small holder farmers. It concludes by outlining the challenges faced as well as the lessons learnt.
Authors: Jean Pankuku, Jean Pankuku
Contributors: Administrator, Administrator
Pages: 15
Publication Date: March2016
HOW TO CITE
Pankuku, J. 2016. Progress on commercialization of OFSP based products in Malawi. Presentation made at the 2016 Marketing, Processing and Utilization Cop Meeting in Tanzania.