Noticias de África

Julio 25, 2024

Solynta’s hybrid true potato seed varieties approved for commercial release in Kenya

The variety release committee of the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has recently announced that three of Solynta’s hybrid true potato varieties have been approved for distribution in Kenya.

Peter Poortinga, CEO of Solynta and Frank Terhorst, EVP Strategy & Sustainability at Bayer AG

Junio 24, 2024

Bayer and Solynta collaborate to advance true potato seed in smallholder markets

Bayer and Solynta have reached an agreement to collaborate on the commercialization and distribution of true potato seeds in Kenya and India.

The UN says 40% of the world's land is already unable to sustain crops

Junio 22, 2024

UN food chief on soil degradation: Poorest areas have zero harvests left

Droughts and flooding have become so common in some of the poorest places on Earth that the land can no longer sustain crops, the director of the World Food Programme’s global office has said.

Seeds of Transformation: Empowering Rwanda's Farmers through Innovative Potato Varieties and Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Mayo 13, 2024

Cultivating Innovation: Transforming Rwanda’s potato industry with new varieties

The lack of quality seed for improved varieties has been attributed to the limited capacity of seed multipliers to produce enough to meet farmer’s demands.

Egyptian Potato Fields: Thriving Despite Global Challenges

Mayo 03, 2024

Egyptian potato exports to Asia immune to red sea crisis

The outbreak of the Red Sea crisis has taken its toll on many Egyptian export campaigns - citrus fruits being the first casualty - but it seems that the potato export campaign is holding up well.

Marzo 25, 2024

Europa: crece la importación desde Egipto

Según los analistas de EastFruit, la fuerte devaluación de la libra egipcia está teniendo un impacto evidente en el mercado de la patata en Europa.

Lynette Dinga (WFP Nutritionist), Chalmers Mulwa (CIP Scientist), Simon Heck (CIP DG), Lauren Landis (WFP Country Director Kenya), George Njoroge (WFP Head of FtMA), Robert Ackatia-Armah (WFP Head of Programme Support)

Marzo 16, 2024

Empowering Nutrition, Building Resilience: World Food Programme and International Potato Center Join Forces

To combat hunger and malnutrition, the World Food Program (WFP) and the International Potato Center (CIP) have extended their partnership for a further four years with a new memorandum of understanding (MOU)

The celebration included an evaluation of the program's results in its fourth consecutive season

Enero 29, 2024

PepsiCo Egypt celebrates the fourth harvest season of potatoes through the "She Feeds the World" program in Beni Suef

Through the program, PepsiCo Egypt aims to provide support to 390,000 individuals by empowering 10,000 female farmers in the governates of Beheira, Giza, Minya, and Beni Suef.

Noviembre 30, 2023

Egyptian processing potatoes were an important source for European factories from February to May

Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at Arafa Group, reports on the crucial period for European factories from February to May 2023, and how Egyptian producers played a key role during this phase.

Agrico and Agrico PSA to expand their activities into Tanzania

Noviembre 29, 2023

Agrico and Agrico PSA to expand their seed potato activities in Tanzania

By signing the distribution agreement with Fraxen Consult Ltd, Agrico seed potatoes will be exported to small-scale farmers in Tanzania later this year.

Noviembre 27, 2023

Market of opportunities: Pacprocess Middle East Africa (MEA) and Food Africa ready for kick-off

From 12 to 14 December 2023, Food Africa and pacprocess Middle East Africa will again become the stage for the newest technologies and concepts, building important bridges for partnerships that go beyond borders.

Noviembre 23, 2023

Nigeria’s GM Potato project concludes first-year trial, shows 300% yield advantage

The Genetically Modified (GM) Potato Project ongoing in Nigeria has concluded its first-year multi-locational confined trial in three locations

Noviembre 05, 2023

Food Africa and pacprocess MEA to launch in December with an even larger area

Following the success of Food Africa and pacprocess MEA last year, concrete plans to expand this year’s duo of trade fairs have begun. Here, exhibiting companies can expand their contacts in Africa and the Arab region in a targeted manner.

Octubre 13, 2023

The quality of Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) starting material makes all the difference in Namibia

Potato farming in Namibia is an important occupation for the country’s food security and economic development.

Octubre 11, 2023

Moroccan exports of ware potatoes at 5-year low

Morocco, as one of the leading global suppliers of fruits and vegetables, is increasing its exports of fruit and vegetable products, but this is not the case for the Moroccan fresh potato exports.

TNA demonstrates project management capabilities, delivering two high-capacity potato lines to Egypt’s premier national organisation NSPO: one for Hash Browns and Rosti, another for French Fries and wedges.

Septiembre 26, 2023

TNA supplies two complete lines for the production of French Fries and Potato Specialties to the Egyptian Army

TNA solutions, a global leader in integrated food processing and packaging solutions, has implemented a ground-breaking project for the Egyptian Army.

Ashley and Chris Gasperi loved the Grimm Spudnik products on display at the Aug. 24 Potato Field Day and Trade Show in Alliston. They said accessing high-quality scaled-down machinery in Kenya is difficult.

Septiembre 21, 2023

Kenyan seed potato producer Freshcrop Ltd inspired by potato cultivation in Ontario, Canada

Seven years ago, Chris and Ashley Gasperi planted four acres of potatoes on their idle land in Kenya.

KC-SWEET PURPLE is rich in beta-carotene, iron and zinc.

Agosto 09, 2023

Kenya leads Eastern Africa with release of climate-adaptive and nutritious purple-fleshed sweet potato variety

The International Potato Center (CIP) has collaborated with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) to release the KC Sweet Purple variety of sweet potato in an effort to tackle ongoing climate challenges facing farmers in Kenya.

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