Irish potato is a crop that has gained much prominence in contemporary society. It has gained popularity from being used in various food recipes. As a result, many farming communities have developed growing and supplying potatoes to these markets to satisfy this demand.

At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of potato farming and be ready to grow or improve your farm!

What will you learn

• THE BASICS - Learn about proper growing regions, farm setup and seed selection.

• LAND PREPARATION - Understand proper land setup and soil management to ensure maximum growth.

• POTATO DEVELOPMENT STAGES - Learn about the various development stages (planting to harvest), crop care and proper management practices.

• ECONOMICS & MARKETS - Understand the economics and cash needs of the business and how to prepare to source a reliable market.

Lessons Include :

1. Course Introduction & Outline

2. Seed Selection x 2

3. Site Selection & Soil

4. Conservation Agriculture

5. Land Preparation & Planting

6. Germination Stage

7. Starting Stage x 2

8. Vegetative Stage

9. Flowering Stage

10. Maturity & Harvesting

11. Market Options & Economics

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