News on Potato Varieties and Seed from Nepal

Participants from Bhutan and Nepal engage in hands-on training on Rooted Apical Cuttings (RAC) technology during a CIP-led workshop in Bangalore, India, aimed at enhancing potato seed production.

November 24, 2024

Enhancing potato farming in Nepal and Bhutan: CIP’s training initiative on rooted apical cuttings

The International Potato Center (CIP) is driving an initiative to enhance potato production capacity by training scientists from Nepal and Bhutan in innovative seed production and quality assurance technologies.

Nepal's Potato Industry Seeks Innovation and Growth Amid Challenges

July 30, 2024

The Potato Industry of Nepal Seeks Innovation and Growth Amid Challenges

Despite challenges, the potato Industry in Nepal is undergoing significant developments. Among them: the opening of the first large scale French fry production facility in the country.

February 14, 2019

Mukunda Ranjit recognized as the scientist who saved the potato for Nepal

In Nepal, Mukunda Ranjit is recognized by the Kantipur Foundation as Kantipur Icon 2018 in the category Science and Technology for his work to make potatoes virus-free, pioneering this initiative in South Asia.