Malawi: New potato varieties approved for African cultivation

Five climate- and disease-resistant potato varieties developed by the James Hutton Institute's Quikgro research project in Scotland have been approved for cultivation in Malawi by the country's Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Resources. Rotatosystem writes about this with reference to Agropages. The new varieties Chikoka, Chitute, Khutula, Phindu and Tinyadile are high yielding, quick to cook, optimal tuber size and shape, texture and taste, and flesh color. Some are suitable for crispy potatoes, while others are suitable for boiling or frying. The varieties ripen early, are resistant to late blight, viruses and bacterial wilting, which allows avoiding the use of agrochemicals and getting an environmentally friendly harvest. See also: A Ukrainian company has selected a variety of white sweet corn for the canning industry “We hope the new varieties will contribute to economic development and food security in Malawi and beyond, and we are very grateful to our project ...