Africa

Ethiopia's potato sector is emerging as one of the country's most promising agricultural growth areas, supported by favorable highland agroecological conditions, expanding domestic demand, and increasing government attention. According to...

Agriculture in Kenya is undergoing a quiet revolution. A new generation is stepping up Gen Z innovators who are redefining farming, bringing science, technology and entrepreneurship to every stage of...

Kenya’s potato sector is undergoing a major transformation as soilless seed production technologies hydroponics and aeroponics replace traditional soil-based systems. These controlled-environment methods are increasingly viewed as the long-term solution...

East Africa’s potato sector just hit a major milestone. The International Potato Center (CIP) has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art Regional Potato Breeding Hub in Tigoni, designed to power the next generation of...

Across Kenya’s potato-growing highlands, small-scale farmers are navigating shrinking land sizes, unpredictable rainfall, rising pest pressure and escalating input costs. For farmers producing potatoes on small plots, the challenge is...

Just a few years ago, few would have imagined that Shem Akuma once a construction worker and Nairobi County cleaner would rise to become one of Njokerio’s promising potato and...

The conversation had barely settled when the JKUAT team a group of researchers and technicians from the JKUAT Biotechnology Department, all coincidentally hailing from Eastern Kenya (Dr. Cecilia Mweu, Dr....

Across Kenya’s lush highlands, a quiet revolution is taking root one powered by potatoes and driven by the determination of young people who are redefining what it means to farm....

Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect its multi-billion-shilling potato industry following the detection of new and aggressive bacterial diseases that threaten yields and farmer livelihoods. Until now, Kenya’s official...

In the rolling highlands of Kenya, potatoes are more than food they are livelihood, culture and hope. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking initiative led by the International Potato Center (CIP),...

Potato late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is notorious for causing the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s, yet it continues to destroy crops today. In Kenya, where potatoes are the second...

The International Day of Potato (IDP) 2025 was marked with great enthusiasm in Nakuru County, Kenya’s leading potato-producing region. Known for cultivating over 15 potato varieties, the county is home...

https://youtu.be/ER3EztC5hBs Potatoes have become one of the most versatile and profitable crops in Central Africa, yet many smallholder farmers still battle erratic yields and undersized tubers. In the volcanic highlands...

In the lush valleys of Nyandarua, where the soil is rich and the air is cool, something extraordinary is sprouting — a quiet revolution in the potato fields. But this...

Ngadas Village in Poncokusumo District, Malang Regency, is a hub for potato farming, with nearly every household cultivating the crop due to its stable market prices. Farmers like Temuk, 58,...

In Tanzania’s highland soils—from Njombe, Mbeya, Iringa, to the cool hills of Arusha and Kilimanjaro—a quiet agricultural revolution is taking root. At its center is MbeguNzuri Biotech Farm Ltd, a...

Why Kenyan large-scale potato farmers are planting yellow to protect their spuds Drive through potato-growing areas like Narok, Nyandarua, Nakuru and Meru and you’ll notice something surprising: bright yellow fields...

Potato farming thrives in the fertile highlands of Nakuru County. However, a significant challenge persists: limited market access. Although production volumes can be substantial, consistently connecting to profitable markets remains...

Potato, often called the "King of Vegetables," is a staple crop in India, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) leads the nation in production, contributing 35% of India’s total potato output. However, challenges like seed shortages, climate...

A recent conversation between Viktor Kovalev, editor of Potatoes.News, and Mark Dieleman, founder of Dieleman Potatoes and an entrepreneur with extensive experience in East Africa’s potato industry, shed light on...

In a landmark policy move, Sénégal’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Serigne Gueye Diop, announced that the country will cease all imports of onions and potatoes from 2025 onward, citing...

Every year, Qatar continues to increase its food imports, and potato starch is no exception. In 2024, a significant increase in purchases of this product is expected. This trend is...

Potato farming holds immense potential to reshape Africa’s agricultural landscape, serving as a cornerstone for livelihoods, economic growth and food security. As one of the most important staple crops, Irish...

Kenya’s potato sector is a critical pillar of the country's agriculture, feeding millions and providing livelihoods to farmers, traders, and processors. However, it is a sector marked by both challenges...

In Eastern Africa, the potato is more than just a staple crop—it’s a key economic driver for smallholder farmers and a growing cornerstone of the food processing industry. Across Kenya,...

Building Resilience Through Nutrition: The Role of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato in Ugandan Refugee Communities With over 1.74 million refugees as of 2024, Uganda ranks as Africa's largest and the world’s...

Climate Change Hits Potato Fields Hard Potato farming in Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest potato-producing state, is grappling with severe consequences of climate change. The unseasonal heatwave in October and November...