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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF PROGRESS: 10TH ANNUAL SWEETPOTATO FOR PROFIT AND HEALTH INITIATIVE (SPHI)

Faith Njunge September 3, 2019 News 1

Ninety-one people from fourteen countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), as well as the USA, UK, and Peru, convened in Kigali, Rwanda on 24 August, 2019, for the 10th Annual Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI) at the Ubumwe Hotel in Kigali. The theme of this year’s SPHI meeting was …

UNDERSTANDING FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR CROP PLANTING MATERIALS

Faith Njunge September 1, 2019 News Comments Off on UNDERSTANDING FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR CROP PLANTING MATERIALS

Understanding farmers’ willingness to pay for crop planting materialsExperimental auctions reveal the true willingness of farmers to pay for various farming inputs and outputs. This is one of the main findings of scientists with the CGIAR Research Programs on Policies, Institutions and Markets and Roots, Tubers and Bananas now working …

2019 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

Faith Njunge September 1, 2019 News Comments Off on 2019 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

This year, SPHI’s Photo Contest had a total submission of 64 eligible photographs. A select judging panel were tasked with coming up with 11 winners for the four categories. The people’s choice award was selected during the meeting. This is a presentation on all the photos submitted and the successful …

SWEETPOTATO JAMS AND JUICES CONTRIBUTE TO FOREST CONSERVATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Faith Njunge July 29, 2019 News Comments Off on SWEETPOTATO JAMS AND JUICES CONTRIBUTE TO FOREST CONSERVATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

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 …

Jumpstarting Food Security in Mozambique with Sweetpotato

Faith Njunge July 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Jumpstarting Food Security in Mozambique with Sweetpotato

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

COMMERCIAL VINE MULTIPLICATION: UNLEASHING AGRICULTURE’s POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVED INCOMES

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.

Scientific Excellence and Innovation in Sweetpotato Award – Best Sweetpotato Scientific Paper – 2019 Edition

Faith Njunge July 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Scientific Excellence and Innovation in Sweetpotato Award – Best Sweetpotato Scientific Paper – 2019 Edition

Through a generous endowment established by Dr. Jan W. Low, every year the Best Sweetpotato Scientific Paper published during the year before will receive an award consisting of US$500, which will be presented to the lead author. The award is intended to be split among the co-authors. Best Sweetpotato Scientific …

Excellence and Innovation in Sweetpotato: Communication for Change Award

Faith Njunge July 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Excellence and Innovation in Sweetpotato: Communication for Change Award

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.

THE SPHI 18TH SPEEDBREEDERS’ AND GENOMICS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING HELD IN MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

Faith Njunge June 27, 2019 News Comments Off on THE SPHI 18TH SPEEDBREEDERS’ AND GENOMICS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING HELD IN MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

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.