Potato farmers often struggle with access to clean seeds due to frequent acute shortages and high costs.
Farmers often rely on selected seeds from the previous season for planting.
However, saving seeds is challenging due to inadequate storage facilities, and farmers are often tempted to consume the seeds, especially during periods of food scarcity.
Additionally, saved seeds and those sourced from other farmers are at high risk of contamination with pests and diseases, compromising the quality and quantity of production.
