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. Pests and diseases are also a major problem. This brief highlights what policy action is needed to boost clean seed yam production.
Region: Africa
Date published:
2007
Published by:
Research Into Use
Type of resource:
Policy brief
Resource topic:
Minisett, Plant health, Planting material, Yams
Project/Programme: Not specific
Pest/Disease: Fungi, Insect pests
Pages:
2
File type:
PDF (686 KB)
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