Yam sack farming is the growing of yam in sacks. The beauty of this method is that it allows even those with limited space to enjoy the benefits of homegrown yams. Growing yams in sacks is not ...

Start by putting an inch or two of moist growing medium in the tray. Cut a sweet potato lengthwise and place the cut side down. Then cover the halves with another inch or so of soil or sand.

Each stick only lasts two growing seasons at most. As a result, yam breeders, scientists and local forestry groups are looking at alternatives for the vines to climb. A yam farm in northern Ghana ...