SDGP Potato Value Chain Project Rwanda

Good morning from the farm! Today, we're excited to host agronomists from SPF who will share valuable insights on various topics, including soil management, selecting top-quality seeds, best practices for growing seed potatoes, and the requirements to become a seed multiplier.

The SDGP Potato Project brings together #agriculturalexperts, agronomists, and farmers to enhance potato cultivation practices. As we embark on this second round of the #FarmerFieldDays, farmers will witness firsthand the practical implementation of modern farming techniques.

Feeling grateful for our farmers who bring their bountiful harvest to market and generously share it with their neighbors in need. Their kindness and generosity inspire us all to do our part in creating a stronger, more compassionate community. #Grateful #Farmers #CommunityLove

#Potatofarmers play an essential role in manufacturing companies' supply chains that produce #frenchfries, #potatocrisps, and vodka. By working closely with these companies and maintaining high-quality standards, #potatofarmers help ensure that consumers can enjoy these products.

Good morning farmers! Our potato plants will thank us this season with a bountiful harvest! Let’s make sure they’re taken care of properly to reach peak productivity. ⁣⁣ Check out this guide on how to effectively spray pesticides. #PotatoPlants #PesticideSafety #ZeroHunger

This #LaborDay, let's express our gratitude to the #farmers who provide us with fresh food and support local economies. Let's acknowledge their hard work, resilience, and commitment to #sustainableagriculture practices that protect the environment and promote #foodsecurity.

It is important to regularly remove weeds in your potato fields because they can compete with the potato plants for light, water, and nutrients. Weeds may act as hosts for pests and also affect the potato harvest because they decrease the yield and quality of the potatoes.

The SDGP Potato Project stands in solidarity with Rwandans and the world in remembering the victims and comforting the survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Remember, unite, renew. #Kwibuka29

We’re excited to share with you the #SDGP potato Project newsletter featuring some of the latest news and updates on our progress, as well as success stories from the farmers that have been part of this journey. Enjoy the reading! surl.li/gcmmt #SDG2 #SDG17

Farming on ridges plays a vital role in the prevention of erosion and soil runoff. Did you know that Ridges create a well-drained, well-aerated environment for strong crop growth and make it simple to control weeds? #AgricultureModernization #PlantForThePlanet

Everyone deserves access to the knowledge they need to level up! Through the SDGP #potatoproject, we are on a mission to bridge the gap by sharing experiences and expertise with those who lack access to new knowledge and information. #ZeroHunger #PartnershipfortheGoals

@Kouassi71358031 @HGTRwanda @spf_ikigega Bonjour Kouassi, vous pouvez consulter @DelphyAfrica, l'expert en culture de pomme de terre pour plus de connaissances.

@RwPotatoSDGP @HGTRwanda @spf_ikigega Bonjour je réside en côte d'ivoire et je voudrais avoir des informations sur la culture de la pomme de terre.

The #plantingseason has come! We can't wait to have another round of farmers' field day. It will be an opportunity for knowledge & experience sharing, learning the best practices to grow potatoes and other #economictransformation practices from the agronomists. Everyone’s invited

Another monthly meeting with our #partners in the books! We’re feeling inspired by all the ideas and plans for the future we’ve shared. We’re looking forward to more achievements and #collaboration in the coming months, #ZeroHunnger #SDG17

Following a 2-day Linking and Learning for Partnerships event organized by RVO and TRAIDE Foundation, it was a delight to share our experience and lessons. This was yet an opportunity to showcase to guests organizations from all over Africa the impact of our project activities.

“I saw a farmer harvesting over 1,200 kgs from less than 250 I'm, and I was hooked. I've been saving money ever since, I just paid the lease on the land and I am excited to start growing potatoes. We are happy to see youth involvement in Agriculture and we support it.”

Meet Norbert Ndagano, a 26 years old phone repairer who just started his journey into farming. “I met the field agronomist Emmanuel of @spf_ikigega when I was repairing his phone. He introduced me to the SDGP demo and study group, when I learned modern way of growing potatoes.”

Soil testing is one of the key activities we complete before the start of the season. The most crucial procedure in #modernagriculture is #soiltesting, which determines the amount of manure and fertilizer to apply based on the results of the test and the crop being grown.