Guinea: good agricultural practices for small potato farmers

Guinea: good agricultural practices for small potato farmers

In February, COLEAD, through the STDF Guinée programme, organised a training session in Mamou to improve the skills of supervisors and extension workers in disseminating good agricultural practices in potato production. The training focused on the effective use of the “Boîte à Images”, an educational tool to help communicate the key messages of the Good Potato Practice Guide. Particular emphasis was placed on food safety and plant health aspects, emphasising the importance of responsible agricultural practices to ensure safe and healthy production.

At the end of this intensive training course, the participants are now equipped to conduct awareness-raising sessions with smallholder farmers. Thanks to the “Image Box”, they can illustrate the consequences of poor farming practices and suggest concrete improvements. This approach will ensure that good practices are effectively disseminated to potato growers. With these new ambassadors of good practice, Guinea is equipping itself with the resources it needs to improve the quality and safety of its potato production, thereby contributing to its agricultural and economic development.