Green Innovation Centres for the Agriculture and Food Sector Project (ProCISA)
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Item Best practices for reducing potato post-harvest losses in Cameroon: A training material(Presentation, 2023-07) Nkengla, D.; Wauters, P.; Harahagazwe, D.; Fornkwa, V.; Teguefouet, P.; Nkuidjin, G.J.Item Utilisation sûre et efficace des pesticides dans la culture de la pomme de terre : un matériel de formation(Presentation, 2023-07) Fornkwa, V.; Teguefouet, P.; Harahagazwe, D.; Nkengla, D.; Nkuidjin G.J.; Mafouo, H.; Anagho, R.; Biakath, J.; Sonna, C.Item Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides in Potato Cultivation: A training material(Presentation, 2023) Fornkwa, V.; Teguefouet, P.; Harahagazwe, D.; Nkengla, D.; Nkuidjin G.J.; Mafouo, H.; Anagho, R.; Biakath, J.; Sonna, C.Item Survey report of the impact of mole cricket on potato production in the West Region of Cameroon(Report, 2023-06) Nkengla, D.; Harahagazwe, D.; Fornkwa, V.; Teguefouet, P.; Nkuidjin, G.J.Item Tools4SeedSystems: Working towards resilience through root, tuber and banana crops in humanitarian settings. Capacity needs assessment for root, tuber and banana seed interventions in humanitarian settings: Cameroon and DRC. Technical Report(Journal Article, 2023-05) Andrade-Piedra, J.L.; Dontsop Nguezet, Paul M.; Dunia, D.; Kulakow, Peter A.; Harahagazwe, D.; Mouafo-Tchinda, R.A.; Omondi, A.; Ogero, K.; Rajendran, S.; McEwan, M.Item Manual for the construction of diffused light stores for seed potato storage in Cameroon(Manual, 2023-04) International Potato CenterItem Meilleures pratiques pour la production des boutures apicales racinées et des minitubercules en serre(Manual, 2023-04) Fornkwa, V.; Harahagazwe, D.; Nkengla, D.; Teguefouet, P.; Nkuidjin, G.J.Item Best practices for producing rooted apical cuttings and minitubers in a screenhouse(Manual, 2023-05) Fornkwa, V.; Harahagazwe, D.; Nkengla, D.; Teguefouet, P.; Nkuidjin, G.J.Item Situation Analysis Report of Potato Post-harvest Losses in Cameroon(Report, 2023-04) Nkengla, D.; Wauters, P.; Harahagazwe, D.; Fornkwa, V.; Teguefouet, P.; Nkuidjin, G.J.; Terbrüggen, T.Item Rapport de Diagnostic de la filière pomme de terre au Cameroun(Report, 2023-04) Sadoung, O.; Yakana, Y.; Fossi, L.Item Report of the study tour in Kenya for capacity building on early generation seed potato production(Report, 2022-04) Fornkwa, V.; Omabit, R.; Nguh, J.; Ngo Oum, R.; Ronoh, N.; Nyawade, S.; Parker, M.Item Manuel de construction de hangars à lumière diffuse pour la conservation de semence de pomme de terre au Cameroun(Manual, 2022-04) International Potato CenterItem Production de Semence de Pomme de Terre de Première Génération(Brochure, 2022-01) Fornkwa, V.; Harahagazwe, D.; Ngwa, L.; Adamu, I.Item Boutures Apicales Racinées (BAR): Bonnes pratiques pour la plantation, l’entretien, la récolte et le stockage des tubercules(Brochure, 2022-01) Fornkwa, V.; Harahagazwe, D.; Nyawade, S.; Parker, M.; Wauters, P.Item Production of Early Generation Seed (EGS) Potato(Brochure, 2022-01) Fornkwa, V.; Harahagazwe, D.; Ngwa, L.; Adamu, I.Item Rooted apical cuttings (RACs). Best practices for planting, maintenance, harvesting and storage of tubers(Brochure, 2021-12) Fornkwa, V.; Harahagazwe, D.; Nyawade, S.; Parker, M.; Wauters, P.Item Good agricultural practices for the production of ware potato in Cameroon(Brief, 2021-12) Tiozang, E.; Harahagazwe, D.; Fornkwa, V.; Adamu, I.Item Training workshop report on good agricultural practices for the production and conservation of seed potato in the West, Adamawa, and Northwest regions. Workshop report.(Report, 2021-12) Fornkwa, V.; Harahagazwe, D.; Adamu, I.; Tiozang, E.; Apan, A.; Ngwa, L.; Djatsa, E.; Woulbe, C.; Mafouo, H.; Anagho, R.The International Potato Center (CIP), in collaboration with the Green Innovation Centers for the Food and Agriculture sector (ProCISA), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER), and the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), organized and facilitated training workshops for seed growers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for the production and conservation of seed potato. The workshops that took place in ADYS hotel in Dschang on 26 – 27 April 2021, TRANSCAM hotel in Ngaoundere on 5 – 7 May 2021, ADYS Hotel in Dschang on 9 -11 August 2021, brought together active and potential seed growers from the West, Adamawa, and Northwest regions, respectively. Seed growers from Lebialem division (South-West region) were also invited to join the Northwest cohort. The aim of the workshops was to share the knowledge with participants on Good Agricultural Practices for the production and conservation of seed potato. The workshops were moderated by the regional MINADER – ProCISA Focal Points and facilitated by CIP and IRAD researchers, as well as representatives of the Directorate of Regulation and Quality Control of Agricultural Inputs and Products (DRCQ). In the Adamawa, a translator was brought on board to translate all the presentations and questions and answersinto the local language Fulfulde, given that participants could neither express themselves in the French language nor understand it. This was an opportunity for participants in the three regions to (i) identify the constraints they face in seed production and conservation, (ii) know about the standard seed and variety schemes, (iii) learn GAPs for the production and conservation of seed potato, (iv) and identify their individual needs and define individual action plans to improve their agribusiness in seed potato. The theoretical sessions were conducted in a participatory manner combining PowerPoint presentations, questions, and answers as well as discussions and sharing of personal experiences. Field demonstrations were equally carried out during which participants were drilled on the identification of pests and diseases, positive and negative selection, dehaulming, phytosanitary treatment, and the proper handling of phytosanitary products, amongst others. Participants in the workshops were either active seed potato growers or those aspiring to venture into seed potato production. In the West region, fifteen (15) participants attended, of whom only one (01) was a woman. In the Adamawa region, eighteen (18) participants took part, of whom six (06) were women. For the Northwest region and Lebialem division, twenty-four (24) participants attended the training, of whom six (06) were women. At the end of the workshops, trainees were satisfied with the knowledge acquired and expressed the need to be accompanied for bettering the quality and quantity of their seed in their respective regions and divisions.Item La pomme de terre, une culture importante(Brochure, 2021-10) Tiozang, E.; Harahagazwe, D.; Fornkwa, V.; Adamu, I.Item Appraisal of Potato Production Practices in the Adamawa and West regions of Cameroon. Baseline Survey Report(Report, 2021-09) Adamu, I.; Harahagazwe, D.; Fornkwa, V.; Apan, A.; Tiozang, E.; Parker, M.We conducted a baseline survey to appraise the current potato practices and farming systems in the Adamawa and West regions of Cameroon where a GIZ-funded project (ONE WORLD – No Hunger, or SEWOH) titled "Green Innovation Centers for the Agricultural and Food Sector" (ProCISA) is being implemented. We employed a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods to gather and analyze data/information. This study focused on potato farmers that have been into potato production for at least two years. We developed a structured questionnaire which was administered to small- and medium-sized potato growers based on a literature review and consultation with key stakeholders. The questionnaire was pretested through ten in-depth interviews with selected farmers in the Adamawa and West regions. Local enumerators were recruited in each region and trained to administer the questionnaire in the field. In total, 341 questionnaires were completed (141 in Adamawa and 200 in the West region) in 133 villages (35 in Adamawa and 98 in the West region) using a modified systematic random sampling technique to ensure even representation. The collected data was then coded and analyzed. Farmers in both regions cultivate an area typically not more than 1 hectare (ha), but in Adamawa, farmers grow only one round of potatoes, while in the West they cultivate two in a year (i.e., during the rainy season from March to October). Top challenges to farmers in our survey area include low access to quality seed, poor management and agronomic practices, and limited access to credit, fertilizers and pesticides. In Adamawa, just over half of the farmers (51%) reported having received no agricultural training in the past, compared to just 43% in the West region. Thus, interest in and willingness to participate in future trainings are high.