Geography of the Production of Ipomoeabatatas (Sweet Potato): An Analysis in the Space of Santchou (West-Cameroon)

Mfewou, Abdoulay; Engwali, Fon Dorothy; Tchofo, Platini

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“…It would therefore be interesting to carry out a molecular characterization of the potato varieties surveyed and cultivated for 2 seasons. Many farmers in the Santchou region of Cameroon cultivated sweet potato in two seasons by using irrigation techniques and in three seasons when the spaces were situated in the swamps [17].…”

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Tuber Yields Associated with the Production Systems of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in the Locality of Bini-Dang at Ngaoundere, Cameroon

Maimouna,

Tchuenteu,

Wilfried

et al. 2023

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In Cameroon, the consumption of bakery products, especially bread, occupies a preponderant place in the diet of populations, even in non-wheat-producing countries. These bakery products are becoming increasingly dependent on wheat-producing nations, particularly during economic crises where wheat is very expensive to import. To remedy this situation, technologies are increasingly being developed to replace wheat flour with flour obtained from local food resources. Our research aimed to study the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) production system at the locality of Bini-Dang in Ngaoundere, Cameroon through a descriptive study that took place over a period of four months from July 20 to November 29, 2019. The data were collected on a survey by interview and additional explorations. A total of 60 farmers were interviewed leaving in the study area. A survey was conducted to determine the farmers profile relative to the sweet potato sector, the type of varieties grown, crop techniques as well as production constraints. Results show that all producers are men with a frequency of 100%. In cultural practice, ridges are used more with a spacing of 15-20 cm between them, which is 66.60% of their frequency. 57.10% of the population uses cow dung to fertilize the soil, and thus to improve sweet potato yield. However, the tuber yield of sweet potato varies between 24 to 55 t/ha. The harvested products are sold to traders and consumers. This information would be used as a database to improve the availability of sweet potato cultivated in the locality of Bini-Dang to install a bread-making industry.

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Tuber Yields Associated with the Production Systems of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in the Locality of Bini-Dang at Ngaoundere, Cameroon

Maimouna,

Tchuenteu,

Wilfried

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“…However, inadequate finance, poor extension service support, and inadequate market information were most serious constraints. As explained by Mfewou et al [18], the improved varieties sweet potato cultivation has become a revenue-generating activity in the Santchou area, West-Cameroon. This crop remains an important food resource in the region and plays a role in the socio-economic improvement of the local population.…”

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Financial Analysis of Sweet Potato Farming in Gunung Talang Region, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Irfan¹,

Syak²,

Mahmud³

et al. 2021

Proceedings of the International Seminar on Promoting Local Resources for Sustainable Agriculture and Development (ISPLRSAD 202

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West Sumatra province has three sweet potato's central regions, one of its is in Solok regency which is named Gunung Talang region. Farmers in this region have planted sweet potato for a long time as a secondary crop in lowland after lowland rice being harvested. Some of them planted sweet potato in upland. Sweet potato farming is an important source of income for the farmers. We have conducted a survey research in Gunung Talang region from September to November 2018. The objectives of research were to overcome the value of inputs and output of local sweet potato farming, and to analyze the farmers' sweet potato farming locally and financially. We used a purposive sampling method to select the farmers' organizations to be surveyed considering the large area of its members' sweet potato farming. The research respondents were the members of four farmers' organizations (Karya Tani 36 members, Batu Data 36 members, Karya Sari 32 members, and KWT Karya Tani 24 members). The primary data were collected through direct interview with the respondents and direct observation to their sweet potato farming. The secondary data were found through related institutions, i.e. West Sumatra Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Office of Solok regency, and Extension Office of Gunung Talang district. Results showed that the real total cost of the farmers' sweet potato farming in Gunung Talang region was IDR 12,358,655 per hectare. This cost would increase into IDR 24,635,564 per hectare if we calculated the land revenue, interest on working capital, depreciation, rent paid for leased land, and inputed value of family labor. The average yield of the farmers' sweet potato farming was 22,550 kg per hectare and its price was IDR 2,300 per kg so that the total revenue was IDR 51,865,000 per hectare per planting season. The gross income gained by the farmers from sweet potato farming per hectare per planting season in Gunung Talang region was IDR 39,506,345 and the net income was IDR 27,229,436 with R/C ratio 2.08, and B/C ratios based on full cost basis and cash cost basis were 1.11 and 2.20, respectively. It showed that the sweet potato farming in Gunung Talang region, West Sumatra, Indonesia was financially profitable and might have been a main source of income for the farmers.

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“…The study provided information concerning locally available sweet potato germplasm and is of vital importance for advancement in the sweet potato improvement program in South Africa. In West Cameroon, on the other hand, traditional varieties of sweet potato are less productive in the range of 3 to 5 tons per hectare compared with 5 to 10 tons per hectare in the improved varieties [2].…”

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“…Advances in Biological Sciences Research, volume 13 to 10 t/ha and 3 to 5 t/ha, respectively [2]. The yield of those local cultivars are also higher than orange flesh sweet potato CO 5 selected accession in India which produced 28.59 t/ha [19].…”

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Local Cultivars of Sweet Potato in West Sumatra, Indonesia: Its Characteristics, Yield Potentials, and Organoleptic Values

Irfan¹,

Sumilah²,

Srimaryati³

2021

Proceedings of the International Seminar on Promoting Local Resources for Sustainable Agriculture and Development (ISPLRSAD 202

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Sweet potato is one of the major food crops in Indonesia. More than 20 national varieties of sweet potato have been released by the Indonesian government since 1977. However, most of farmers in West Sumatra province have not used national varieties, but they consistently planted local varieties. Researches with the objectives of to overcome the characteristics, yield potentials, and organoleptic values of local cultivars of sweet potato in West Sumatra have been done in the period of 2016-2017. Researches were started with the exploration of sweet potato's local cultivars of West Sumatra, continued with the characterization, testing of its yield potentials, and evaluating its organoleptic values. Exploration was done in Agam, Tanah Datar, and Solok regencies, the three central regions of sweet potato farming in West Sumatra. Characterization of the above sweet potato's local cultivars was done at the Sukarami experimental farm of West Sumatra Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology. An experiment for yield potential testing was conducted at the farmer's field of Gunung Talang district, Solok regency. Organoleptic test was done involving farmers and extension workers as the panelists. Two national varieties of sweet potato, namely Antin-3 and Papua Solossa, were used as the control in the yield potential and organoleptic testings. Results showed that there were eight local cultivars of sweet potato planted mostly in West Sumatra, i.e. Daus, Pono, Wali and Bogor in Agam regency; Hitam Pucuk Panyalaian in Tanah Datar regency; and Wortel, Roti and Rajo Langik in Solok regency. These local cultivars have different characteristics in term of its growth performance, stems, leaves, and tubers. Two local cultivars, i.e. Rajo Langik and Wali, produced significantly higher yield (56.45 t/ha and 47.94 t/ha) than the national varieties Antin-3 (25.39 t/ha) and Papua Solossa (34.33 t/ha). All local cultivars tested produced significantly higher yield than Antin-3. Appearance, flavour, texture, color, and sweetness of boiled storage roots of all local cultivars of sweet potato in West Sumatra were not inferior to and even the local cultivar Daus better than the national varieties Antin-3 and Papua Solossa.

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Geography of the Production of Ipomoeabatatas (Sweet Potato): An Analysis in the Space of Santchou (West-Cameroon)

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Tuber Yields Associated with the Production Systems of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in the Locality of Bini-Dang at Ngaoundere, Cameroon

Tuber Yields Associated with the Production Systems of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in the Locality of Bini-Dang at Ngaoundere, Cameroon

Financial Analysis of Sweet Potato Farming in Gunung Talang Region, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Local Cultivars of Sweet Potato in West Sumatra, Indonesia: Its Characteristics, Yield Potentials, and Organoleptic Values

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