sweetpotatoknowledge

@oursweetpotato

The global meeting place for people interested in all things related to #SWEETPOTATO.

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sweetpotatoknowledge @oursweetpotato May 13, 2020

Did you know the sweet potato is the 9th most important crop on earth?
Orange fleshed sweet potatoes #OFSP have high levels of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A,a vitamin essential for a strong #ImmuneSystem, #healthy skin and eye health.
#foodsecurity

sweetpotatoknowledge @oursweetpotato Apr 16, 2024

🥔🍠 Calling all potato and sweetpotato experts!

Help us shape the future of crop development in the Global South.

Share your insights in our survey to inform market segmentation and win a $100 gift card! 🏆

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sweetpotatoknowledge @oursweetpotato Feb 8, 2024

#Sweetpotato is a multipurpose crop.

Its roots can be used as a food product & leaves can serve as nutritious vegetables or animal feed

Harvesting the leaves can be done two months after planting, roots can be harvested one month later.

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#FoodSecurity

sweetpotatoknowledge @oursweetpotato Jan 30, 2024

Innovation in agricultural advancements!

Leveraging LAMP tech for virus diagnosis in #sweetpotato brings:

⏱️ Time efficiency
💰 Cost effectiveness
🌾 Direct field application ensuring seed quality.

#Foodsystems

sweetpotatoknowledge @oursweetpotato Jan 26, 2024

The impact is tangible! 🍠

Over 6.8 million households in Africa and South Asia are now growing and eating vitamin-A-rich orange fleshed sweetpotato, making a significant dent in vitamin A deficiency.

👉bit.ly/47Kdype

#foodsystems

CNN International PR @cnnipr Jan 23, 2024

At COP28 in Dubai, CNN followed @BillGates as he met with world leaders and global CEOs.

He sat down with @BeckyCNN, revealing exclusive insights into the critical issues presented at the summit 🌍

Beyond COP airs this weekend on CNN International.

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