Three varieties of white potatoes have been introduced to the production landscape in Dominica.Agronomist and Production Coordinator for the PROPEL project, Julius Pollious said the idea is to bring in the technology and production system involved and also to widen the range of produce that is going to that “so called high value market.”
Pollious revealed that in the next three to four weeks he will be back, “because at that time we need to do another intervention on the plot.”
He continued, “We need to be molding up and perhaps supplying some fertilizer and pesticide and I will be coming back periodically just to track what is really happening.”
He said they will be back during the harvest period, “to see the fruits of this good work.”
According to him, “I think we have excellent conditions here for growing the potato and going forward I see a bright future for it.”
The Division of Agriculture has, for over 30 years, undertaken the establishment of White Potato during the months of November to April annually.
Funding for this activity has been sourced from the Canadian Hunger Fund (CHF) – PROPEL PROJECT.
I hope that these crops are not genetically modified. People, genetically modified foods are not healthy. Most genetically modified foods produce some kind of poison which make them resistant to pests, and at the same time is harmful to us. Also people lets not depend too much on these seeds which we may have to purchase from foreign companies. Lets protect our traditional foods.
I hope that these crops are genetically modified. People, genetically modified foods are not healthy. Most genetically modified foods produce some kind of poison which make them resistant to pests, and at the same time is harmful to us. Also people lets not depend too much on these seeds which we may have to purchase from foreign companies. Lets protect our traditional foods.
It is potato growing time!
There is another type, Russet potatoes. They are small, round ones.
I wish the farmers good luck in growing the potatoes and hope they do well with D/ca’s climate. I would think that potatoes thrive in mild weather; not so hot. Therefore, I hope the area and soil are conducive to growing them.
Folks, consider how potatoes could be prepared in different ways. Just Google Potato recipes: baked, creamed, mashed, roasted, scalloped, etc. just as sweet potatoes. Makes me hungry.
You all want farmers to plant potatoes, however incentives are not given to the farmers. The potatoes are all rotted out before they can be planted. Workers from the Ministry takes forever to plough for you, although you have to pay for the service.
Good news it would be good if Dominica could be self sufficient in that area and possibly export.
Great news for the local farmers. Let us hope that the potatoe they grow really do well, however, last year when the crops of local potatoes had finished there was a huge shortage of Irish potatoes on the island due to the Government stopping the import of potatoes into Dominica. Hopefully this will not happen this year. I just suggest to the public they keep their Irish potatoe supply up! Buy from our local farmers, great news!