Tanzania-Netherlands ties will help improve potato production in Tanzania

게시됨 2022년 8월 31일

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The article highlights the significance of potatoes as a versatile food source, with over 4,000 varieties and available in various colors and sizes. It emphasizes the economic and social importance of potatoes, especially in Tanzania where the Netherlands is aiding in the development and production of the crop. The partnership has led to the introduction of disease-resistant potato varieties, boosting yields from 8-10 tons per hectare to 25-40 tons per hectare. The ambassador urges youth to engage in potato farming for income generation and to address food insecurity and climate change resilience. The article also mentions a collaboration between the Netherlands and Tanzania's ministry of Agriculture to train plant health inspectors and the recognition of three young Tanzanians for their creative potato recipes.

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Whether baked, fried, or mashed, these taters bring on the flavor. Filling a void for appetizer dishes and working double duty at suppertime, these versa-tile tuber veggies satisfy and fill us up. According to the International Potato Center, more than 4,000 varieties of potatoes grow around the world. Not only that, but also they come in a variety of beautiful colors and sizes. Due to the importance of the potato, on August 19 every year world celebrate potato day to increase awareness about the importance of the crop socially and economically. In Tanzania, The Netherlands has been an important stakeholder in promoting and developing the production and use of the potato crop. Speaking with the Citizen during the commemoration of the World Potato Day which was held at the Embassy, the Ambassador of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Tanzania, Wiebe de Boer says the day is designated to draw attention to the importance of the crop and bring out critical issues in the ...

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