Late blight resistant potatoes lower input cost and labor for farmers @Ftfpotatopjt celebrates the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family. social.desa.un.org/issues/family/…

Held an inception meeting for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study, which will be conducted in Kenya for the late blight-resistant biotech potato project Biotech Potato International Potato Center AATF Africa KALRO Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU

.MSU potato breeder Dave Douches has developed a new genetically engineered potato. The Kal91.3 potato can be stored in cool temperatures for long periods of time and produce healthier and higher-quality products, such as potato chips. READ: canr.msu.edu/news/msu-potat…

Hybrid Diploid #potatoes are being successfully experimentally grown with the leadership of solynta - true potato seeds in several countries including Kenya. This is leading to a whole new paradigm for how potatoes varieties will be developed and grown. Read the full story: potatocongress.org/stories/streng…

The introduction of BT-cotton has changed farming for me and significantly increased my yields" - Magondu. 🌱 Genetically modified crops have the potential to increase yields and improve #FoodSecurity across Africa, while transforming agriculture for farmers like Magondu.

Visited NRCRI UMUDIKE to see their transgenic, tissue culture, screenhouse facilities, and semi-autotrophic hydroponics (SAH). Excited to see these resources will support the development biotech potatoes. Also visited the Biotech Cassava CFT Site. International Potato Center CGIAR @Ftfpotatopjt

Held a multi-stakeholder meeting on the potential of biotech potato for Nigerian agriculture. Explored @Ftfpotatopjt project goals, tech, & field trials. Engaged with key stakeholders from Ministry(Agric, Env, Health), research, & media International Potato Center CGIAR AATF Africa NRCRI UMUDIKE

Genetics has triumphed again! Our biotech potato, completely resistant to late blight, has excelled in field trials. This variety promises increased yields and profitability for farmers, boosting food security. Green gold! International Potato Center @Ftfpotatopjt KALRO AATF Africa

International Potato Center - CGIAR is hiring for Research Associate – Molecular Biology. Know more about the job opening here: zurl.to/rq5P?source=Ca… #InternationalPotatoCenter-CGIAR via @International Potato Center - CGIAR

Time to plant potatoes! Dr Fun KALRO High School youths learn how to plant potatoes in the school field @Fftpotatopjt happy to be a part of youth initiative in Kenya

Great read in NewScientist on the merits of genetic technology newscientist.com/article/mg2643…

🔊 | @JRSimplotCompany visit to CIP Kenya The discussions focused on strengthening Kenya’s potato sector through key areas of partnership, including the expansion of high-quality seed 🌱 potato production under the Global Biotech Potato Partnership, the evaluation of potential

Excited to speak at #CGIARScienceweek Transformative Partnerships for Sustainable Development on unlocking agricultural biotech in Africa 🌱🤝 Partnerships are key to driving innovation, food security & sustainability. 🔗 events.cgiar.org/transformative… International Potato Center CGIAR

Excited to speak at the #CGIARScienceWeek. I'll share insights from International Potato Center work on late blight resistant biotech potatoes & how partnerships are shaping Africa’s biotech future. 🔗 events.cgiar.org/unlockingthepo… #Biotech #FoodSecurity #CIP #CGIAR #Africa #Agriculture

A major milestone! 🎉 We’ve signed a licensing agreement for the late blight resistant biotech potato by International Potato Center with KALRO at the #CGIARScienceWeek. A big step for #biotech in Africa—toward food security, farmer resilience & tech transfer. 🔗events.cgiar.org/unlockingthepo…

🎥 Rooted in innovation, thriving through partnership! 🌱💡 From field to future, International Potato Center proud to stand with Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda & Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board at #ACAT2025 — advancing agri-biotech for resilient food systems in Africa. 📍 Innovation in action #AgTech #FoodSecurity

Impressive results from our biotech potato field trials at RAB Musanze, Rwanda! 🥔🌿 The late blight resistant varieties are showing complete resistance under field conditions—no fungicides, no disease. A game changer for farmers and food security.

Dr. Eric Magembe represented International Potato Center at #ACAT2025 in Kigali, spotlighting CIP’s biotech potato 🥔 varieties that combat late blight and reduce pesticide use. His work is helping scale climate-smart solutions for African smallholders and making potato farming more resilient and

International Potato Center welcomed Dr. Dianah Horvath of 2Blades to KALRO biotech potato 🥔 project sites. The visit highlighted progress in breeding late blight–resistant potatoes—critical to reducing farmer losses & strengthening climate-resilient food systems in Africa 🌍. 🔸

Kilimo Biashara: Viazi vya kisaki kuwapunguzia wakulima gharama Viazi hivyo vina uwezo wa kustahimili ugonjwa wa kuvu KALRO yaendeleza upanzi wa viazi vya kisaki muguga Kilimo hicho kuwaongezea wakulima mazao na mapato #CitizenNipashe