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Irish potato farmers upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage
Junio 19, 2018

Irish potato farmers in Rwanda upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage

In Rwanda, the Ministry of Agriculture and partners have pledged to establish modern seed potato warehouses and greenhouses to ensure the supply of quality seed potatoes.
Pepsico is considering a new snack plant in Zimbabwe, Zambia or Botswana
Junio 19, 2018

Pepsico is considering a new snack plant in Zimbabwe, Zambia or Botswana

According to reports from Zimbabwe, Pepsico is considering a snack plant (Chips and Snacks) in the region consisting of the countries Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.
Russia partially lifts ban on potato exports from Egypt
Junio 06, 2018

Russia partially lifts ban on potato exports from Egypt

Russia has agreed to ease a ban on potato exports from eight farming areas in Egypt, allowing shipments to resume from June 6.
Las papas son un éxito agrícola en Kenia
Mayo 18, 2018

Las papas son un éxito agrícola en Kenia

Los agricultores de las regiones productoras de papa en Kenia están aprendiendo a cosechar éxitos gracias a un programa financiado por USAID: Desarrollo Acelerado de la Cadena de Valor para Alimentar el Futuro (AVCD por sus siglas en inglés).
Chipsy launches its biggest agricultural programme for potato seed production
Abril 27, 2018

Egypt: Chipsy launches agricultural program to produce all seed potatoes locally

Pepsico's joint venture in Egypt, Chipsy For Food Industries SAE, announced a major agricultural programme to produce all seed potatoes locally.
Russia blocks two potato shipments imported from Egypt due to detection brown rot
Marzo 20, 2018

Russia blocks two potato shipments from Egypt due to detection brown rot

Russia’s agricultural quarantine authorities flagged two potato shipments imported from Egypt that were found to be contaminated with potato brown rot.
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Senegal expects to produce 150,000 tons of potatoes in 2018
Marzo 01, 2018

Senegal expects to produce 150,000 tons of potatoes in 2018

Senegal expects to produce 150,000 tons of potatoes this year. This represents an increase by 32,000 tons compared to last year.
Tanzania Sets Record in Potato Research, to Release Improved Varieties
Febrero 27, 2018

Tanzania Sets Record in Potato Research, to Release Improved Varieties

Tanzania has excelled in experimental trials of high yielding and disease resistant potato varieties under a climate smart agriculture programme aimed to improve food security.
British seed potatoes show high yields in Kenyan trials
Febrero 25, 2018

British seed potatoes show high yields in Kenyan trials

Seed Potatoes sent out to Kenya from Great Britain has performed strongly on three Kenyan trial sites.
New Propagation method (rooted apical cuttings) to boost potato seed systems in Kenya
Febrero 21, 2018

New propagation method (Rooted Apical Cuttings) to boost potato seed systems in Kenya

Seed potato farmers in Kenya’s potato growing regions are adopting a new technology with potential to boost quality seed availability: the farmers are using rooted apical cuttings as starter material for seed production as opposed to certified seed.
In Rwanda, Kinigi is still the leading potato variety on the market
Enero 27, 2018

In Rwanda, Kinigi is still the leading potato variety on the market

New potato varieties are needed in Rwanda to meet the current market demands. Nevertheless, the potato variety Kinigi is still favorite among farmers as well as in the community of potato consumers.
Winnaz Potato Chips plant in Rwanda scales up production five-fold
Enero 25, 2018

Winnaz Potato Chips plant in Rwanda scales up production five-fold

The Hollanda Fair Foods potato processing plant in Rwanda, which produces the Winnaz Crisps brand, is set to scale up its chips production capacity five-fold.
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Jordan lifts ban on potato imports from Egypt
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