Description
The Sweetpotato Innovators Sandfarm, led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in collaboration with agricultural research stations in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and Zambia, pioneered the use of sandponics to produce high-quality sweetpotato vines. This project replaced costly and environmentally damaging soil sterilization with locally available sand and an optimized nutrient solution, resulting in a 21.8% higher vine yield compared to traditional methods. By lowering production costs and improving access to reliable planting materials, this initiative is making a significant impact on food security and sustainable farming in sub-Saharan Africa, aligning with Leedana’s mission to promote water-efficient and eco-friendly agricultural practices.
Learn more about this research “Pre-basic Sweetpotato Vine Multiplication Using a Sandponics System.”
