International Potato Center (CIP)

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The International Potato Center or Centro Internacional de la Papa (also known by its Spanish acronym, CIP) seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries.

The Center works to achieve this through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweet potato, other root and tuber crops, and on the improved management of natural resources in the Andes and other mountain areas.

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International Potato Center Global Presence

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CIP South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC)

The International Potato Center’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC), located in Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is a cutting-edge research facility dedicated to advancing the development of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other root and tuber crops.

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Dr. Justus Böhm, Managing Director of EUROPLANT, presents a €20,000 donation to AGUAPAN, a Peruvian initiative dedicated to preserving potato biodiversity and supporting local farming communities in the Andes.

september 17, 2025

EUROPLANT supports AGUAPAN to Preserve Potato Biodiversity and Support Climate-Resilient Breeding

EUROPLANT marked major anniversaries by raising €20,000 (USD 21,400) for AGUAPAN, a Peruvian initiative preserving potato diversity crucial for breeding, climate resilience, and global food security.

Scientists and collaborators at KALRO’s potato biotech trial site in Kenya, advancing the Global Biotech Potato Partnership toward final approval.

september 13, 2025

Kenya Nears Release of Disease-Resistant 3R Potatoes to Protect Farmers from Late Blight

Kenya nears release of '3R' Late Blight-resistant potatoes after 20+ years of research by CIP & KALRO. Supported by 2Blades, Feed the Future & Simplot, the varieties promise higher yields, disease protection, and improved food security by 2026.

Harvesting new potato varieties in western high elevation Sichuan Plateau at 3400 masl.

september 08, 2025

Shaping the Future of Potatoes in Sichuan: Breeding Strategies and Their Impact

Both Sichuan’s potato production area and total yield remain among the largest in China. The province’s unique geographic features support year-round planting and supply, delivering strong economic and social benefits.

september 03, 2025

Indian AI Startup Agrograde Revolutionizes Potato Supply Chain Efficiency as India Eyes Global Production Leadership

As India prepares to overtake China as the world's largest potato producer, a homegrown startup is tackling one of the sector's most persistent challenges: the massive revenue losses caused by poor grading and sorting practices.