# Hawaii’s Sweet Potato Rescue | Honolulu News

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Published: 2026-07-18T10:34:49+00:00
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## Resource

Hawaiian researchers are revolutionizing sweet potato farming on the Hamakua Coast by providing virus-free planting material—essential for boosting yields and preserving the island’s heritage ‘uala with its prized purple flesh. With a massive federal funding boost, the Sweetpotato-Hawaii Center is now poised to distribute its breakthrough “RH” variety to farmers for free by 2027, helping them avoid silent crop killers that can slash harvests by half. This initiative not only protects a cultural staple but could become a model for clean plant distribution across the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d483f73f80648481

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