Economic Aspects of Potatoes Production in North Sudan

Abstract

Potatoes crop in River Nile State (RNS) of Sudan has received limited development efforts over the past few years. The crop is one of the most potential crops in area of the study that can attain this purpose.  This study looks to assess the potatoes economic aspects in the State. It depends on both primary and secondary data. The partial budgets for potatoes were estimated separately for all actors and players to visualize the important factors affecting the yield and returns of potatoes. The respondents distributed over four major localities namely, Shendi, Elddamer, Atbara and Berber specializing in potatoes production by using structured interview questions and researcher’s observations. The study findings illustrate that, potato is important strategic crop that combats malnutrition in the country and the major constraints that faced potatoes were shortage and instability of power as well as the high  cost of production inputs. Finally, to tackle these hindrances, preparation of good and shared policies between public and private sector would improve the crop production and livelihood of producers.