News on Potato Storage from Africa

Nigeria wants to be among the top three potato producers in the world by 2025
November 23, 2021

Nigeria wants to be among the top three potato producers in the world by 2025

Mustapha Baba Shehuri, minister of state for agriculture and rural development, says Nigeria will be among the world’s top three potato producing countries by 2025.
Report: The potato value chain in Morocco
October 16, 2020

Report: The potato value chain in Morocco

The Wageningen Research Foundation (WR), being subsidised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality in the context of the Policy Support 'Sustainable agricultural development in a food system approach' published a study on the potato value chain in Morocco.
Agricultural product storage is a top priority in Morocco
February 26, 2020

Agricultural product storage is a top priority in Morocco

Reducing wastage in the food chain is high on the Moroccan government's agenda. Food wastage is also an important theme at the upcoming SIAM - Salon International de l’Agriculture in Meknès - agricultural trade show.
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.
Despite potato shortage in Kenya, Nyandarua County potato farmers hardly benefit
February 18, 2019

Despite potato shortage in Kenya, Nyandarua County potato farmers hardly benefit

An acute shortage of potatoes has hit Nyandarua County, a top producer of potatoes in Kenya and in fact, the entire country is suffering from a shortage.
Dutch Ambassador inaugurates Mooij Agro Potato Storage in Algeria
October 19, 2018

Dutch Ambassador inaugurates Mooij Agro Potato Storage in Algeria

Recently, a new box storage system installed by Mooij Agro in Algeria at Agrico Algérie was inaugurated in the presence of the Dutch Ambassador in Algeria, Mr. Robert van Embden and the local governor.
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.
Nigerians consume french fries worth USD 200 million each year
September 08, 2016

Nigerians consume french fries worth USD 200 million each year

Michael Agbogo, co-founder of Vicampro, disclosed that Nigerians consume about 120 tonnes of French fries daily, even as the whole of West Africa region lacks real food processors. According to him, 'Nigeria imports about $200 million worth of French fries annually'...
Drought in South Africa pushes potato prices to the highest level ever
February 07, 2016

Drought in South Africa pushes potato prices to the highest level ever

Drought and hot conditions since September 2015 have a negative impact on yields in almost all the potato production regions in South Africa. Currently market prices are at the highest levels ever, while potato stock levels are at record low levels.
Potato Value Chain Africa website to be launched at Eldoret Agri-Trade Fair
September 20, 2015

Potato Value Chain Africa website to be launched at Eldoret Agri-Trade Fair, Kenya

The Dutch Embassy in Kenya will next week launch the Potato Value Chain Africa website at the Eldoret Agri-Trade Fair, in a bid to support farmers in the country.
Experts call for more investment in Rwanda potato production and storage
January 25, 2014

Experts call for more investment in Rwanda potato production and storage

The private sector has been urged to invest in Rwanda's Irish potato production so as to address the shortage and help prevent price fluctuations.
 Tolsma grisnich group kisima farm project
November 04, 2013

Tolsma-Grisnich Group constructs modern seed potato storage in Kenya

The recently published LEI/WUR report ‘The value chain for seed and ware potatoes in Kenya’ emphasises the importance of conditioned storage for the continuous availability of certified seed potatoes.
 KARI
April 12, 2012

Kenya: Low cost potato storage project launched

A project to introduce low-cost potato seed storage system in regions in Kenya where the crop is grown has been launched.
January 18, 2012

Mozambique plans to stop importing seed potatoes by 2013

Mozambique’s Agricultural Development Fund (FDA) plans to make efforts to store seed potatoes as the government has set a target to stop importing the product by 2013, the Fund’s chairman said.
June 02, 2010

Dutch potatoes a headache for Tunisian farmers

The humble Dutch potato is at the centre of a major row in Tunisia as farmers say potatoes imported from the Netherlands are so cheap that local production is being undermined.   Mustafa Ben Jamaila from the Tunisian Potato Producer's League complains ...
 potato trader in Kenya (source: Daily Nation)
August 03, 2009

New Plan to revive potato farming in Kenya

The Ministry of Agriculture has embarked on the revival of potato growing to boost the country’s food security. Among the key priorities are the rehabilitation of cold stores, construction and equipping tissue culture laboratories and green houses. ...

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