Popa represents Namibian potato and onion producers. The association's mission is to stimulate, protect and promote potato and onion production and marketing in Namibia.
Blume said he looks forward to assisting Popa to develop the potato and onion sector in Namibia.
According to the statement from the association, local production of potatoes has shown sustained growth, as we previously reported here.
Andre Jooste, an agricultural economist and CEO of Potato SA (Potato South Afirica), said potato production is best suited for established commercial farming operations, as it requires high input costs and a large growing area to achieve economies of scale.
