Potato yields are affected by several factors being quality seed is a very important factor. The average yield increase from the use of good quality seed is 30 to 50 percent compared to farmers’ seeds.
Adding value and preservation of the potato is important to obtain more food and higher incomes in the market. For this, post-harvest practices and operations have to be understood and existing practices improved to suit the conditions of potato preservation and food availability.
The potato processing industry requires a wide range of processing equipment to produce a premium quality product. This topic deals with these techniques and technologies.
The development of new and better potato varieties is one of the key elements for a solid and profitable potato industry.
This topic aims to articulate the stakeholders priorities for R&I in the potato value chain and provide guidance on addressing these priorities through new and existing collaborations