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Agriculture for Secondary Schools

(iv) Using appropriate packaging materials to protect sweet potatoes
during transportation and storage; labelling the packages with relevant
information such as variety, grade, and weight.
(v) Developing a strong brand identity to distinguish your sweet potatoes
from competitors.
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(vi) Using appropriate distribution channels such as direct selling to
consumers, wholesalers, and food processors in bulk quantity.
(vii) Establishing reliable distribution networks to ensure timely delivery to
various markets.

Activity 4.5

1. Visit a large-scale sweet potato producer and gather detailed information on
all key aspects of production. Then, based on the insights gained from this
study visit, develop a project plan that can be used to start a similar project
of your own.
2. Use the records you kept in various aspects of sweet potato production to
perform the following tasks:
(a) Evaluate the profitability of sweet potato production;
(b) Prepare a report showing the challenges and successes of sweet potato
production; then,
(c) Present the report in class.

In your portfolio, summarise what you have learnt from this chapter.

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