Profitability Gap Analysis of Sweetpotato Production in Ghana: Evidence from Sweetpotato Farmers and Traders

Amengor, Natson Eyram; Adofo, Kwadwo; Frimpong, Benedicta Nsiah; Acheampong, Patricia Pinamang; Sagoe, R.; Osei-Adu, Jonas; Adu-Appiah, Alexander

doi:10.9734/ajaees/2017/38110

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“…The aggregation of these benefits and potentials, has transitioned sweet potato from being a crop farmed solely for domestic food augmentation to a commercial one with the livelihood of many farmers and traders in the less developed countries hinged on it [16][17]. The resulting effect is the increased production of the crop in almost all tropical and subtropical countries in Africa, Asia and parts of the Americas.…”

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Growth and Yield Characteristics of Five Different Sweet Potato Varieties Grown in the Guinea Savanna Ecological Zone of Ghana

Ayimbire¹,

Asumboya²,

Atinga

et al. 2021

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Aim: To determine the growth characteristics of five sweet potato varieties on different soil types as well as how they each relates to tuber yield. This investigation will help guide farmers from resource-limited areas to select varieties that grow well in austere soils to produce good yield of tubers, thereby boosting global food security. Study Design: Randomized complete block design (RCBD) with five treatments and three replications. Place and Duration of Study: Experimental field of Bolgatanga Technical University for five months. Methodology: Planting was done by inserting 10 cm length of each 30 cm long soft wood vine cutting into the soil, followed by watering. Five vine cuttings planted per ridge at a spacing of 60cm. Vine cuttings were transplanted in the same order on each ridge. There were 15 plants per treatment, so seventy-five (75) for the five treatments. Results: Analysis of the soil showed sandy loamy soil with suitable pH of 6.05. The Orange flesh and Agric white varieties had the largest and smallest leaf areas of 177.76 cm2 and 110.74 cm2 respectively. Leaf area was positively correlated with root tuber mass in only the Red local variety (r = 0.026). Petiole length of the Orange flesh variety (19.08 cm) was significantly longer than that of the Agric white (13.55 cm, p = 0.02), Agric orange flesh (13.85 cm, p = 0.04), Red skin (11.84 cm, p = 0.00) and Red local (12.18 cm, p = 0.00) varieties. Petiole length was positively correlated with tuber yield in only the Orange flesh variety (r = 204). The Red skin (174.28 cm) and Red local (172.46 cm) varieties had the longest vines than all the rest, though not statistically significant (p = 0.241). Root tuber yield of the five varieties were Agric white (1.22 Kg), Agric orange flesh (1.40 Kg), Red skin (4.27 Kg), Red local (2.96 Kg) and Orange flesh (5.72 Kg), which were significantly different from each other (p=0.05). Conclusion: The Orange flesh variety had the largest leaf area, longest petioles and the highest root tuber mass. On the other hand, the Agric white variety recorded the least Leaf area, Vine length and Tuber mass while the Red skin variety had the shortest Petioles.

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Growth and Yield Characteristics of Five Different Sweet Potato Varieties Grown in the Guinea Savanna Ecological Zone of Ghana

Ayimbire¹,

Asumboya²,

Atinga

et al. 2021

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“…Sweetpotato was reported to be a women’s crop in the subsistence farming systems of Kenya and Uganda ( Mutuura et al, 1992 ; Bashaasha et al, 1995 ). In contrast, sweetpotato, while mainly produced for home consumption, was produced by both men and women in Uganda ( Abidin, 2004 ; Ebregt et al, 2004 ), Malawi ( Sindi et al, 2013 ) and in Ghana ( Amengor et al, 2015 ; Etwire et al, 2018 ). Amengor et al (2015) reported that men primarily handle land preparation and planting, while women take charge of weed control, fertilizer application, harvesting, and marketing.…”

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“…In contrast, sweetpotato, while mainly produced for home consumption, was produced by both men and women in Uganda ( Abidin, 2004 ; Ebregt et al, 2004 ), Malawi ( Sindi et al, 2013 ) and in Ghana ( Amengor et al, 2015 ; Etwire et al, 2018 ). Amengor et al (2015) reported that men primarily handle land preparation and planting, while women take charge of weed control, fertilizer application, harvesting, and marketing. Additionally, Adekambi et al (2020a , b) reported that in northern Ghana, both men and women participate in planting sweetpotato vine cuttings, weeding, and hilling-up the fields.…”

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Gender mainstreaming in sweetpotato breeding and dissemination in Ghana and Malawi

Utoblo,

Abidin,

Dery

et al. 2024

Front. Sociol.

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Gender responsiveness in breeding programs to meet client and end user preferences for crops is essential. This case study analyzes the implementation experience of gender-responsive breeding and variety dissemination in Malawi and Ghana, focusing on good practices and challenges encountered. In Malawi, a training-of-trainers approach was employed to share knowledge among trained farmers. In Ghana, a research study was conducted to identify gender-based preferences for sweetpotato to define breeding objectives. The participation of social scientists, food scientists, and sweetpotato breeders in the GREAT (Gender Researchers Equipped for Agricultural Transformation) team provided a multidisciplinary perspective, addressing questions and responses in the field. Research efforts were strengthened by focusing on food quality through the establishment of an analytical laboratory for rapid evaluation of nutrition and food quality, including sugars. This helped develop sensory analytical capacity to better understand quality attributes and market segments, guiding breeding and improving market opportunities for women. Breeding outcomes resulting from gender inclusion led to the release of some sweetpotato varieties meeting end user and consumer preferences, as well as adoption of OFSP varieties by men and women. Other good practices for gender inclusion and responsiveness include providing funds for gender-based research and activities, engaging gender specialists and social scientists in trans-disciplinary teams, designing program activities with gender considerations, and incorporating traits in seed multiplication and dissemination decisions. Application of these gender inclusion practices resulted in adoption and development of acceptable sweetpotato varieties.

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Profitability Gap Analysis of Sweetpotato Production in Ghana: Evidence from Sweetpotato Farmers and Traders

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Growth and Yield Characteristics of Five Different Sweet Potato Varieties Grown in the Guinea Savanna Ecological Zone of Ghana

Growth and Yield Characteristics of Five Different Sweet Potato Varieties Grown in the Guinea Savanna Ecological Zone of Ghana

Gender mainstreaming in sweetpotato breeding and dissemination in Ghana and Malawi

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