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Target Beneficiaries :  Smallholder farmers and seed producers in the Lake Zone region, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through innovative seed systems.

Goals :  To produce clean, virus-free sweet potato seeds using sandponics technology, improving both the quality and availability of sweet potato planting materials for local farmers.

Community impact :  This farm is revolutionizing seed production in Tanzania by utilizing a cost-effective sandponics system to generate a higher number of disease-free vines, increasing food security and providing an affordable solution for farmers. The farm’s success demonstrates how sandponics can support sustainable agriculture, offering a replicable model for other regions facing similar challenges.

 

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Description

The Ukiriguru Sweet Potato Seed Farm in Tanzania, stands as a leading example of how sandponics can enhance crop yield while using minimal water and land resources. Supported by the International Potato Center (CIP), this project leverages simple, low-cost techniques to produce sweet potato vines year-round. Sand is used as a sterile, recyclable growing medium, ensuring a steady supply of virus-free vines for the local farming community. This innovative approach is vital for boosting food production in regions with limited resources and serves as a key player in improving seed systems across Africa.

Additional information

Year Built

2023

Location

Tanzania

Greenhouse Structure

Low Tech

Nutritional Quality

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Water Reuse Efficiency

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Food Grown / Fish Feed (kg)

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kWh / kg of food

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Farmers Taught

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Land Regenerated

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