Uganda’s sweet potato production has reduced from 2.8 million tonnes in 2010 to 1.8 million tonnes.
Sweet potato is one of the root crops that can shield a family from starvation during dry spells. They
are hardly affected by the dry spell and can be cultivated with minimal inputs. These characteristics make sweet potato a suitable crop for mitigating food insecurity. They can be eaten without sauce and the vines can be sold as seed or animal feeds. Read More