Farmers’ perceptions of orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes as a food security crop in central and eastern Uganda
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A descriptive study was conducted to ascertain the perception
of farmers in eastern and central Uganda on Orange Fleshed
Sweet Potato (OFSP) as a food security crop. Major findings
indicated that although OFSP and local sweet potato varieties
were grown, each had a comparative advantage over the other.
Local varieties were preferred for food while OFSP varieties
were preferred for income generation from both the tubers
and vines. Preferences among the four OFSP varieties varied
across individuals and districts. Kakamega was the most
preferred OFSP variety while Ejumula was the least preferred.
Preference was commonly attributed to resistance to drought
and pests. Local sweet potato varieties were seen to be more
of a food security crop than OFSP.
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