Potato News from Rwanda

Farmers upbeat about new potato variety
July 26, 2022

Potato farmers in Rwanda upbeat about new variety

Potato farmers have welcomed the government’s on-going trials on the use of agricultural biotechnology in producing a new Irish potato variety resistant to the devastating late blight disease.
Middlemen plunge Rwanda potato farmers into losses
November 16, 2021

Middlemen plunge Rwanda potato farmers into losses

Potato farmers in Rwanda are counting their losses, claiming that they are selling their produce at 'giveaway' prices, despite the cost remaining high on the market.
Rwandan farmers help validate and disseminate new potato varieties
August 02, 2021

Potato Farmers in Rwanda help validate and disseminate new varieties

The triadic comparisons of technologies – or tricot – approach is being used in a citizen-science project funded by the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) to identify and scale up best cassava and potato varieties in Rwanda.
AKILIMO digital platform improves potato yields in Rwanda
July 04, 2021

AKILIMO digital platform improves potato yields in Rwanda

CIP and RAB are focusing their efforts in this area to release varieties that are high-yielding, pest and disease resistant, and climate-resilient.  But is this enough to overcome the low potato yields faced by Rwandan farmers?
Rwandan entrepreneur Apollinaire Karegeya is growing potatoes without soil and with little water.
December 04, 2020

Aeroponics: growing potatoes in the air - agricultural innovation in Rwanda

A Rwandan entrepreneur is pioneering the use of innovative farming technology that, he believes, is set to play a major role in feeding the growing population in his country, amid increasing pressure on arable land.
Rwanda pilots 'revolutionary' potato seeds
January 06, 2020

Rwanda pilots 'revolutionary' potato seeds

The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) has started testing True Potato Seeds, which are produced by Solynta, a Dutch firm that develops hybrid potatoes. True Potato Seeds are collected from the berries or fruits of the potato plant.
Farmers in Rwanda are looking for better potato storage technology
December 10, 2019

Farmers in Rwanda are looking for better potato storage technology

Rwanda Agricultural Board has said that it is working with agricultural experts to introduce affordable technologies that could help store potatoes for over a period of six months in a bid to fight against food insecurity and low prices affecting farmers.
Insufficient seed inspectors lead to potato seeds scarcity –RAB
October 31, 2019

Insufficient seed inspectors lead to potato seeds scarcity, says Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB)

Rwanda needs about 35,000 tons of quality potato seeds to cover 25 percent of total cultivated land in each growing season. The targeted quantity to fill the existing gap is 60 percent despite persisting challenges.
World Potato Congress Inc partner of the African Potato Association at the triennial conference in Kigali, Rwanda
August 30, 2019

World Potato Congress Inc partner of the African Potato Association at the triennial conference in Kigali, Rwanda

During his presentation at the official opening of the 11th African Potato Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, World Potato Congress President Romain Cools announced the continuous effort of his organization to be a partner of the African potato sector.
Potato organizations seek to leverage potatoes to address malnutrition in Africa
August 27, 2019

Potato organizations seek to leverage potatoes to address malnutrition in Africa

Potato organizations on Monday called for deliberate efforts to increase potato and sweet potatoes production for sustainable nutritious food systems in Africa.
Irish potato farmers upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage
June 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.
In Rwanda, Kinigi is still the leading potato variety on the market
January 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
January 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.
Government Rwanda plans privatisation of Nyabihu Potato Processing Plant
January 04, 2018

Government Rwanda plans privatisation of Nyabihu Potato Processing Plant

The Government of Rwanda is in the process of privatising the Nyabihu District-based potato processing plant amid tight market and low production capacity, according to the The New Times.
Nigerian firm Blackpace acquires potato chip manufacturer Ndiyo in Rwanda
November 12, 2017

Nigerian firm Blackpace acquires potato chip manufacturer Ndiyo in Rwanda

BlackPace Africa Group has bought Ndiyo Business Group, a major producer of salted potato chips in Rwanda.
International Potato Center (CIP) and Blackpace Group to cooperate in advancing potato production in Africa
October 16, 2017

International Potato Center (CIP) and Blackpace Group to cooperate in advancing potato production in Africa

The International Potato Center (CIP) and BlackPace Africa Group (BPA) executed a Technical and Scientific agreement to advance potato production in Africa, with focus on Rwanda.
Olusegun Paul Andrew, the chairman of BlackPace Africa Group (left) and  Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (right) exchange documents
September 07, 2017

Nigeria based BlackPace Group brings potato supply chain and potato processing knowledge to Rwanda

The government of Rwanda has signed a multimillion dollar deal with a Nigerian investor, the Blackpace Africa Group, to revamp and develop Rwanda’s potato industry and help make the country a key producer and exporter of potato products.
International Potato Center sees opportunities in Eastern Rwanda for clean potato seed production
August 30, 2017

International Potato Center sees opportunities in Eastern Rwanda for clean potato seed production

Experts in potato breeding and research have identified Eastern Province of Rwanda as a potential alternative for clean potato seed production.

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