Overview
A project dedicated to the production and processing of sweet potato, especially into flour. It aims to add value to this crop, diversify locally produced foods and open up new commercial opportunities.
Background and rationale
Sweet potato is widely grown by rural women. Usually sold raw, it earns little and suffers post-harvest losses. Processing it into flour and derived products keeps the harvest longer and generates more income.
Problem addressed
Low added value, post-harvest losses and limited access to processing equipment and markets.
Objectives
- Increase and organise sweet potato production by women's networks.
- Process the harvest into quality flour and derived products.
- Develop lasting market outlets.
- Raise producers' incomes.
Planned activities
- Mobilising and training producers.
- Planting and monitoring plots.
- Harvesting, drying and milling into flour.
- Packaging, labelling and marketing.
Expected results
- Higher, better organised production.
- A sweet potato flour range on the market.
- Additional income for the women involved.
Beneficiaries
- Direct
- Women producers and processors in member networks.
- Indirect
- Families, rural communities and consumers.
Needs
- Drying and milling equipment
- Packaging and labelling
- Technical training
- Market access
Photos
