Appraisal of the production, marketing and utilization of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas L.) in Techiman district of the Brong Ahafo region in Ghana

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The Food Research Institute Root and Tuber improvement Programme (RTIP) conducted a Participatory Rural Appraisal on sweet potato in the Techiman District of the Brong Ahafo Region between 22nd and 25th August, 2000. The scientists who conducted the PRA were: Dr. Kwame Vowotor Mr. Charles Tortoe Mrs. Wilhemina Quaye Mrs. Patience Larweh . Entomologist Microbiologist Socio economist Home economist The purpose of the PRA was to obtain quick, detailed qualitative information on the production, handling, storage, processing and utilization of sweet potato in the district. This information could be indigenous or knowledge transferred to the farmers through extension and practiced over the years. The PRA was also to help involve farmers in the district on the project as participants rather than end-users.

Tortoe, C.; Quaye, W.; Larweh, P. M.; Vowotor, K. A.