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Meet and Greet Farmers Stall at Agrichem Mmamashia tomorrow Sep 7, 2024 (Saturday) from 8 am. MFK-Gardens Horticulture Seedlings Production Centre is happy to announce this collaboration with Agrichem.   COURSE TITLE: POTATO FARMING, VALUE-ADDITION, AND PROCESSING Did you know the weekly demand for fresh potatoes is 20K tonnes? Today we are meeting 5K tonnes as a nation. So, there is plenty of room for everyone! Hunter takes you through producing the crop both in winter and summer. Including later putting this workshop graduates, on request, through cluster management courses. 3-day potato farming & processing classes starting next Thursday, Sep 12-14, 2024 at MFK-Gardens Farmers' Learning Centre, Mmopane. Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of potato farming, including cultivation techniques, pest and disease management, harvesting, storage, and marketing. Additionally, the course covers value addition and processing techniques to increase the economic value of potatoes. Course Delivery: Lectures and presentations Hands-on practical sessions Field visits to farms and processing units Group discussions and case studies Assessment: Quizzes and assignments Practical demonstrations Final project on a value-added potato product Target Audience: Aspiring farmers Agricultural students Entrepreneurs interested in food processing Agricultural extension workers Course Duration: 3 theory days and 3 months practice (12 weeks) Certification: Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Potato Farming Overview of potato as a crop Importance of potatoes in agriculture and economy Types of potatoes and their uses Module 2: Soil Preparation and Planting Soil requirements for potato cultivation Land preparation techniques Seed selection and planting methods Module 3: Crop Management Irrigation practices Fertilization and nutrient management Weed control strategies Module 4: Pest and Disease Management Common pests affecting potatoes Disease identification and management Integrated pest management strategies Module 5: Harvesting and Storage Signs of maturity and harvesting techniques Post-harvest handling and storage methods Factors affecting storage quality Module 6: Marketing of Potatoes Market analysis and demand assessment Packaging and transportation Pricing strategies and market access Module 7: Value Addition Techniques Introduction to value addition Processing methods (e.g., chips, fries, flour) Nutritional enhancement and product diversification Module 8: Processing of Potatoes Equipment and technology for processing Quality control measures Regulatory requirements for processed products Module 9: Business Planning and Entrepreneurship Developing a business plan for potato farming and processing Financial management and funding options Case studies of successful potato businesses Module 10: Sustainability in Potato Farming Sustainable farming practices Environmental impact and mitigation strategies Future trends in potato farming and processing Module 11: Potato Distribution and Exports Title: Potato Distribution and Exports Subtitle: Understanding Global Markets and Supply Chains Image: [Placeholder for potato distribution image Workshop Outline: https://www.myfarmhousekitchensbw.com/potato-commercial.html Contact WhatsApp: 73961421 Farmer's Pride International #potatoplanting #potatoplant #potato #growyourownfood #johndeere #organicfood #sustainableliving #organicgardening #organic #growbags #potatoesgonnapotate #plantlings #potatoesarelife #growingpotatoes #tractor #gardeninglove #gardening #urbangardens #urbangardening #r #myleafline #stemsandbuds #leafline #shortenyourfoodchain #potatoes #containergarden #urgetogrow #gardeningexperiments #gardenexperiment #organicgarden |
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