Month: September 2022

Potatoes are harvested after 100-120 days depending on planted varieties; The signs that indicate that potatoes are ready to be harvested are that their leaves turn yellow and fall down. Before harvesting, make sure the skin of tubers has hardened. To harden skin, let plant tops dry naturally or cut the top of plants 2 […]

Land preparation Choose land with well-drained sandy loamy soils: Knowing their soil’s composition is crucial for farmers because it will help them choose the appropriate seeds. To prevent losses, farmers should, for instance, testing the soil before planting and be more familiar with the seed that thrives there. First plough the land to soften it. […]

Potatoes are a vegetatively propagated crop, and many disease organisms including several viruses are disseminated in tubers. The strict guidelines for an early generation or certified seed production reflect the significance that tubers have in the spread of viruses. The viruses include potato leafroll virus, potato viruses Y, X, A, S, M, and alfalfa mosaic […]

In successive growing seasons, crops are alternated between in a process known as crop rotation. As long as there are at least two crops involved, fallow periods may also be included. The accumulation of pests and pathogens to a given crop may be prevented by rotating the crops that are grown each year. If you’re […]

Rwanda continues to increase its potato production. This growth is evidenced by the ongoing expansion of the potato cultivating area, the proportionate rise in market consumption, and the development of new varieties by the Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB).Some new varieties developed have shown the desirable traits such as high yield potantial, tolerance to biotic stress…