News on Potato Stats, Trade, Prices from Africa

Kenya: Potato imports by fast-food firms to attract 30pc duty.
June 21, 2021

Kenya: Potato imports by fast-food firms to attract 30pc duty

Major fast-food joints rely on imports from as far as Egypt and South Africa for the potatoes they use for French fries.
Demand for washed potatoes in Namibia not met by local supply
April 27, 2021

Demand for washed potatoes in Namibia not met by local supply

In Namibia, retailers and importing agents have spent NAD (Namibian Dollar) 120.1 million (USD 8.4 million) between 2019 and 2020 on importing washed potatoes to meet local demand.
New Potatoes South Africa awareness campaign highlights resilience, optimism of unsung industry heroes
April 27, 2021

New Potatoes South Africa awareness campaign highlights resilience

Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has launched a bold new awareness campaign in a bid to create perspective about the resilience and performance of the potato industry’s stakeholders in the country, especially in the context of South Africa recently marking the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 disruption.
Kenya’s potato production expected to hit 2.5 mln tonnes in 2021
March 16, 2021

Kenya’s potato production expected to hit 2.5 mln tonnes in 2021

Kenya’s potato production could hit 2.5 million tonnes in 2021 up from the estimated 2 million tonnes produced in 2020, the industry said on Friday.
Follow potato regulations now or risk jail – Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui
January 08, 2021

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (Kenya) gets tough on potato regulations

The Nakuru County Government has announced that implementation of the potato regulations including the 50kg packaging rule is in force and must be adhered to immediately.
Working together on sustainable potato production in Kenya
December 08, 2020

Working together on sustainable potato production in Kenya

Viazi (potatoes in Kiswahili) are grown in Kenya since the 19th century. The production and consumption of the potato have grown steadily since.
South Africa Has Seen a Massive Surge in Potato Prices in Recent Months
October 23, 2020

Why South Africa Potato Prices Exploded by 140% in Just Four Months

Since mid-June, potato prices have been on average 46% higher than in the same period last year. In four months, the average market price of a 10kg
bag has rocketed from below R35 to R83.
Mr Oswell Mharapara
September 29, 2020

Zimbabwe starts seed potato multiplication to reduce the need for imports

The government of Zimbabwe, in conjunction with Kutsaga Research Station has embarked on a seed potato multiplication programme from mini-tuber to commercial seed potato.
Egypt Potato exports at 674K tons
September 04, 2020

Egypt Potato exports at 674K tons

Egypt has exported a total of 674,480 tons of potatoes to world market, especially the European Union countries, since April 2020, according to Head of Central Administration of Plant Quarantine at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ahmed al-Attar.
Western Australian delegation visits Egypt to assess export opportunities seed potatoes
December 12, 2019

Western Australian delegation visits Egypt to assess export opportunities seed potatoes

A trade delegation including Western Australian (WA) potato industry leaders toured Egypt in November, confirming the potential to export at least 10,000 tonnes of seed potatoes.
World Potato Congress Inc. Announces New International Advisor in Kenya - Mr. Wachira Kaguongo
December 11, 2019

World Potato Congress Inc. Announces New International Advisor in Kenya - Mr. Wachira Kaguongo

The World Potato Congress is pleased to announce that Mr. Wachira Kaguongo has accepted to become the World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) newest International Advisor.
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.
Over 200,000 farmers grow potatoes in Cameroon, mostly smallholders and very predominately women.
May 21, 2019

Potato production in Cameroon mostly in the West and North-west regions

Potato production in Cameroon is dominated by the west and northwest regions, data from GIZ’s Green Innovation Centers for the Agriculture and Food Sector project (GIZ-Procisa) showed.
Potato export from Egypt to Europe already at 200.000 tonnes
March 07, 2019

Potato export from Egypt to Europe already at 200.000 tonnes

Egypt has succeeded in opening new markets for agricultural crops, including potatoes.
Stop of seed potato import in 2021, says Algerian Minister of Agriculture
December 11, 2018

Algeria will stop seed potato import in 2021, says Minister of Agriculture

The Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Abdelkader Bouazghi said that Algeria would stop the import of seed potatoes in 2021
Tanzania, Netherlands sign potato deal
August 12, 2018

Tanzania, Netherlands sign potato deal

The permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Mr Mathew Mtigumwe, and the Dutch Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Jeroen Verheul, signed the document on behalf of the two governments.
Three new seed potato varieties from the UK recommended for export to Kenya
July 01, 2018

Three new seed potato varieties from the UK recommended for export to Kenya

Based on extensive trials (two years, three separate farms, ten potato varieties) in a joint effort of AHDB, James Hutton Ltd, SASA and Seeds2B Africa (part of the Syngenta Foundation) three GB potato varieties have been recommended for release in Kenya.
Potato farmers in Nyandarua to register and form groups to trade
June 26, 2018

Potato farmers in Nyandarua, Kenya to register and form groups to trade

Potato farmers in Nyandarua (Kenya) have approved regulations for Irish potatoes production, handling and marketing.

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