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Participants at the launch of the AfricaBlight Network during the 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya.
November 02, 2026
AfricaBlight Network Launched at the World Potato Congress 2026 to Advance Late Blight Management in Africa
AfricaBlight Network launched at the 2026 World Potato Congress in Kenya to strengthen regional collaboration, research, disease forecasting and sustainable late blight management, reducing crop losses and improving potato production across Africa.
Farmers in Kenya are evaluating potato varieties developed using wild relatives to combat late blight, a strategy aimed at reducing pesticide use and lowering production costs for smallholder growers.
June 23, 2026
Wild potato genes help East African farmers cut pesticide costs and fight late blight
East African potato farmers face rising costs from late blight. Through the Crop Trust's BOLD project, breeders and farmers are testing potatoes with wild resistance traits to cut spraying, lower costs and improve food security in Kenya and Uganda.
World Potato Congress announces the launch of Global Potato Thematic Working Groups ahead of the 2026 Congress in Kenya, bringing together international experts to strengthen collaboration across research, sustainability, seed systems, aeroponics, and marketing.
April 15, 2026
World Potato Congress Launches Global Potato Thematic Working Groups to Strengthen Collaboration
For over three decades, starting in the early 1990’s, the World Potato Congress Inc. has made its way around the globe, providing an avenue for networking and educational opportunities focused on all thing’s potato.
Counting down the days! One year to go until the 13th World Potato Congress in beautiful Naivasha, Kenya – 26–30 October 2026 for global insights, networking, and potato innovation!
October 30, 2025
One Year Countdown: 13th World Potato Congress Comes to Naivasha, Kenya in October 2026
Excitement builds as we mark one year to the 13th World Potato Congress, set for Oct 26–30, 2026, at Sawela Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya. Keynotes and registration launch in Nov. Stay tuned for updates and sponsorship opportunities!
Kenyan farmers examine freshly harvested PCN-resistant potatoes, Malaika and Glen, developed by The James Hutton Institute to improve yields and support food security.
September 02, 2025
James Hutton Institute Introduces Malaika and Glen Potato Varieties to Combat Devastating Pest in Kenya
The James Hutton Institute introduced two PCN-resistant potato varieties, Malaika and Glen, in Kenya. Developed with international partners, they boost yields, support food security, and meet local farmers’ needs for fast-cooking, low-dormancy potatoes.
Empowering African Plant Protection Agencies to Combat Devastating Potato Pest
August 11, 2025
African Plant Protection Agencies Unite to Combat Devastating Potato Pest Threat
IITA, FAO & partners equip 12 African nations to detect/manage Potato Cyst Nematodes, a pest slashing yields & threatening trade, via training, diagnostics, awareness & regional cooperation to protect farmers’ livelihoods & potato production.
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July 14, 2025
Kenya Set to Host Historic 13th World Potato Congress in 2026: A Landmark Moment for Africa’s Potato Sector
The 13th World Potato Congress will be held in Naivasha, Kenya, from October 26–30, 2026—the first in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted by NPCK and FreshCrop Ltd, the event will spotlight global potato innovations, food security, and trade.
Destructive potato cyst nematodes meet their match in the banana-fiber paper
March 08, 2022
Paper made from banana waste prevents potato cyst nematode damage
With potato production in East Africa under increasing threat from the invasive and highly destructive potato cyst nematode (PCN) pest, an organic technology developed from banana plant waste material may well be the ultimate rescue.
The National Potato Council of Kenya and Corteva Agriscience have embarked on plans to increase yield among smallholder farmers from 7 tonnes to 20 tonnes per hectare.
September 25, 2020
National Potato Council of Kenya partners with Corteva Agriscience aiming to increase yields
The partnership targets to introduce new technologies and train smallholder farmers on how to improve potato yields through the use of quality seeds, resilient varieties, disease management and post-harvest management.
Kenya: Government approves high yield potato seeds
February 25, 2020
Kenya: 'high input' approach potato cultivation pays off
In Kenya, potatoes are a key staple food, second only to maize. Yet its potato value chain has been underdeveloped for decades also. This has been acknowledged by the Kenyan government.
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