Ongoing Research on Irish Potatoes in Dodoma Region

TLDR

• The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) has conducted a successful trial of a new Irish potato seed variety in Dodoma Region, specifically in Mayamaya Village, Bahi District.
• The trial lasted 104 days from planting to harvesting and showed that Irish potatoes can thrive in Dodoma's climatic conditions.
• Retired Vice President H.E. Dr. Philip Mpango commended TARI for the promising results and urged local residents to embrace potato farming once the research is completed.
• Dr. Mpango emphasized the importance of diversifying crops in Dodoma, stating that reliance on traditional crops like sorghum and maize should be reduced.
• TARI plans to expand trials among smallholder farmers and continue researching various crops across the country to challenge existing agricultural perceptions.