Priority Organism
Socioeconomic Justification
Major staple and commercial crop (important for calories, income; top 10 African producer). Seed system weaknesses cause yield gaps and postharvest losses.
GEd Potential
Medium
Existing R&D
Strong national focus (RAB, UR agronomy research); seed system strengthening projects; AATF/partners include potato in CMP programme.
Actual Annual Production (tonnes)
900000