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Book (stand-alone)Strategic analysis and intervention plan for potatoes and potato products in the Agro-Commodities Procurement Zone of the pilot Integrated Agro-Industrial Park in Central-Eastern Oromia, Ethiopia 2019
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No results found.With the current Second Growth and Transformation Plan (2015-2020), the Government of Ethiopia expects the agro-industrial sector to play key role in economic growth of the Country. Accordingly, the creation of Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks has been identified as one of the key mechanisms for accelerating the development of the sector and the structural transformation of agriculture. Agro-industrial parks will play a significant role in transitioning Ethiopia from an agricultural-led into an industrial-led economy. In view of that, the development of Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks has been prioritized in Ethiopia’s national development strategy and four Agro Industrial Growth Corridors have been selected for piloting the establishment of four Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks. The initiative aims at driving the structural transformation of the Ethiopian economy while reducing rural poverty and creating a better environment for increased investments in agro-processing and allied sectors. Since 1981, FAO has been a strong partner of the Government of Ethiopia towards the achievement of national food security and economic growth goals. FAO is working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources to empower value chain actors and to promote inclusive, efficient and sustainable agricultural value chains. The present document is the fourth one of a series of detailed analyses of prioritized commodities, which will lead to inclusive, sustainable and stronger agricultural value chains in the Agro-Commodities Procurement Zone of the pilot Integrated Agro-Industrial Park in Central-Eastern Oromia. -
DocumentPotato production from True Potato Seed (TPS) for cold-tolerance and late blight resistance in Nepal 2013
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No results found.This practice describes how to produce late blight and cold tolerant varieties of potato from true potato seed (TPS) to enhance potato yield under highly variable temperature regimes. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBook (stand-alone)Post-harvest systems of potato and sweet potato in Kenya - Final report 1998
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No results found.The potato post-harvest chain is characterised by a diversified system of actors and operations (see figure 1). On-farm operations (harvesting, sorting) are generally done in a way that they meet the demand of the market. There are various marketing options of the individual farmer in the major production region including farm-gate selling. Storage is done according to price expectations and cash needs. The marketing system in the rural areas is well developed which has led to the establishment of potato growing as a major cash crop for smallholders. Transport costs to major urban centres, where steadily increasing demand is found, are reasonable. Although wholesale market facilities are overloaded, the market of potato is fast clearing with no major storage requirements or product losses in the different stages. Processing to chips (french fries) and crisps is expanding. Sweet potato is in its initial stage of commercialisation. Depending on the access to the major rural centre Kisii, sales of sweet potato have increased significantly in recent years. On-farm operations include harvesting, sorting and washing. Processing is done to a small extent, but demand for processed products in rural areas is limited. Marketing by the farmer is usually through village agents who make firm orders prior to harvesting. Quantities are then assembled and transhipped via Kisii to urban centres (see figure 2). Women play a considerable part in performing the marketing operations for thi s crop. Although sweet potato has a potential to substitute other staple food crops, consumption in urban centres is still limited. Both commodities are characterised by their bulkiness and in the case of sweet potato, its perishability. The post-harvest system has coped well with these specific characteristics and is successful in meeting demand in urban areas. The marketing system is fairly efficiently organised with little reported losses in the chain. Given the variety of operations to be fulfilled, marketing margins are competitive. Price signals are effectively bridging demand, and supply and farmers usually know the prices in the nearer markets.
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