Status and production potential of cassava and sweet potato in Leyte (Philippines)
1991
Villamayor, F.G. Jr. (Visayas State Coll. of Agriculture, Baybay, Leyte (Philippines). Philippine Root Crops Research)
This paper discusses the status and production potential of cassava and sweet potato in Leyte (Philippines) with reference to area under cultivation; volume of production and yield level; characteristics of the farm; tenurial status, farmers utilization and income from root crops, production constraints; and potential demand as animal feed and flour component. Also discussed are the methods on how the demands could be met either by increasing the area cultivated or the yield levels. Suggested effective policies are presented to realize the root crops potential demand.
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