ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMME ON POTATO VALUE CHAIN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF PLATEAU STATE

Authors

  • Dakusuk Markus Jimwan Yilret Academy, Jos
  • Dr. Canice Erunke Nasarawa State University, Keffi
  • Dr. Astiya Godiya Pius Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Keywords:

Agriculture, Programme, Potato, Value Chain, Economic Development

Abstract

This paper set out to assess the impact of agricultural programme on potato value chain in Plateau State. The programme is aimed at ensuring that the programme contributes to employment generation and shared wealth creation along the potato community value chain as well as food security through increased access to rural infrastructure. The study specifically established that the potato value chain programme through the African Development Bank (AfDB) has intervened in key local governments areas of Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Riyom where potato is produced in commercial quantity. The study relied on secondary data drawn from arrays of published and unpublished materials. The study recommends amongst others that the potato tissue culture (TC) laboratory at Mangu should be strengthened including a screen house by providing necessary laboratory equipment and materials, creating linkages between the tissue culture laboratory and engage farmers who are the direct beneficiary of the intervention.

Author Biographies

Dakusuk Markus Jimwan, Yilret Academy, Jos

Yilret Academy, Jos

Dr. Canice Erunke, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Department of Political Science,
Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Dr. Astiya Godiya Pius, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Department of Political Science,
Nasarawa State University, Keffi

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Published

2022-04-10