Irish potato expertise to benefit sub-Saharan Africa

A book by an Irish potato expert is poised to be a significant game-changer for farmers who grow the crop in sub-Saharan Africa.

Irish international development agency Vita launched the book by John Burke in Teagasc headquarters at Oak Park, Carlow. The book, Growing the Potato Crop, is effectively a training manual for farmers, crop specialists, agronomists and extension workers across the region and beyond.

It is based on John Burke’s own expertise, arising from his vast experience of working with Teagasc, Vita and potato farmers in Ethiopia and Eritrea.