Africa
The August drop suggests new domestic crop is displacing Chinese potatoes, beyond a seasonal dip
Egypt wants more of its seed potatoes grown at home, a medium-term shift for seed exporters
Stable prices before the Nili planting signal adequate domestic supply ahead of the export season
Accredited private inspectors could ease the certification bottleneck behind Kenya's seed potato gap
Three countries release at once, and the breeding capacity behind it is now local
Egypt’s potato export sector is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from traditional table-stock favorites toward more resilient…
In a major step toward sustainable post-harvest infrastructure, a new 50‑tonne potato storage facility has been commissioned in…
Freight at $10,000 a container halves Bangladeshi potato exports
Breeding, processing, machinery, science and policy in one place, once every two years
25 members in Nyandarua farming potatoes while banks, transport and training pass them by
This may sound like science fiction, but it is quickly becoming a fascinating reality as agricultural research and…
For millions of smallholder farmers in the tropical highlands of East Africa, the dream of a bountiful potato…
The International Potato Day 2026 was celebrated in a vibrant setting at Kevian Kenya in Timau, Meru County,…
Ethiopia’s potato sector is emerging as one of the country’s most promising agricultural growth areas, supported by favorable…
For years, Shangi has remained Kenya’s favorite potato variety loved by farmers for its fast maturity and by…
Agriculture in Kenya is undergoing a quiet revolution. A new generation is stepping up Gen Z innovators who…
Kenya’s potato sector is undergoing a major transformation as soilless seed production technologies hydroponics and aeroponics replace traditional…
East Africa’s potato sector just hit a major milestone. The International Potato Center (CIP) has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art…
Across Kenya’s potato-growing highlands, small-scale farmers are navigating shrinking land sizes, unpredictable rainfall, rising pest pressure and escalating…
Just a few years ago, few would have imagined that Shem Akuma once a construction worker and Nairobi…
The conversation had barely settled when the JKUAT team a group of researchers and technicians from the JKUAT…
Across Kenya’s lush highlands, a quiet revolution is taking root one powered by potatoes and driven by the…
Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect its multi-billion-shilling potato industry following the detection of new and aggressive…
In the rolling highlands of Kenya, potatoes are more than food they are livelihood, culture and hope. Now,…
Potatoes may be humble, but their potential is far from ordinary. This concern took centre stage at the…
Potato late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is notorious for causing the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s, yet it…
The International Day of Potato (IDP) 2025 was marked with great enthusiasm in Nakuru County, Kenya’s leading potato-producing…
Potatoes have become one of the most versatile and profitable crops in Central Africa, yet many smallholder farmers…
In the lush valleys of Nyandarua, where the soil is rich and the air is cool, something extraordinary…
Ngadas Village in Poncokusumo District, Malang Regency, is a hub for potato farming, with nearly every household cultivating…
In Tanzania’s highland soils—from Njombe, Mbeya, Iringa, to the cool hills of Arusha and Kilimanjaro—a quiet agricultural revolution…
Why Kenyan large-scale potato farmers are planting yellow to protect their spuds Drive through potato-growing areas like Narok,…
Potato farming thrives in the fertile highlands of Nakuru County. However, a significant challenge persists: limited market access.…
Potato, often called the “King of Vegetables,” is a staple crop in India, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) leads the nation in…
A recent conversation between Viktor Kovalev, editor of Potatoes.News, and Mark Dieleman, founder of Dieleman Potatoes and an…
In a landmark policy move, Sénégal’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Serigne Gueye Diop, announced that the country…
Every year, Qatar continues to increase its food imports, and potato starch is no exception. In 2024, a…
Potato farming holds immense potential to reshape Africa’s agricultural landscape, serving as a cornerstone for livelihoods, economic growth…
Shangi holds over 80% of Kenya’s market despite its weaknesses
In Eastern Africa, the potato is more than just a staple crop—it’s a key economic driver for smallholder…
Building Resilience Through Nutrition: The Role of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato in Ugandan Refugee Communities With over 1.74 million…
Climate Change Hits Potato Fields Hard Potato farming in Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest potato-producing state, is grappling with…
As Kenya’s agricultural sector continues to evolve, the potato has emerged as a strategic crop under the government’s…
The combination of heightened local potato production and reduced disposable incomes in some households has led to a…
In a significant initiative in Bauchi State, an NGO named Catalysing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and…
Explore how Nakuru Tubers, at the Agricultural Show Kenya, are revolutionizing potato farming with advanced techniques like aeroponics…
Kenyan Farmers Embrace Late Blight Resistant Potatoes for Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Food Security
In Narok and Nyandarua, potato farmers have united to form cooperative societies, aiming to secure better market opportunities…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has identified Ruvuma as a region boasting fertile land conducive…
Potatoes are a staple crop in many regions of the world owing to nutritional benefits for human…
