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Giving seed yams the credit they deserve

Giving seed yams the credit they deserve

Yam is a popular staple crop in West Africa, providing vital food and income. Even more important, it is a key element in the local culture. Yet planting and harvesting this crop involves a lot of work, making it relatively expensive to produce. Furthermore, yams need fertile soil, something that is often lacking in the marginal lands that are farmed by many smallholders. Pests and diseases are also a major problem: this research shows that the use of small amounts of pesticides and fungicides can help provide healthy seed yams.


Region: Africa
Date published: 2007
Published by: Research Into Use
Type of resource: Pocket guide
Resource topic: Minisett, Plant health, Planting material, Yams


Project/Programme: Not specific
Pest/Disease: Fungi, Insect pests
Pages: 8
File type: PDF (1,922 KB)

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