Breeding Potato Varieties for Better Fries in Kenya
Potato breeders in Kenya are developing new varieties that combine disease resistance with the frying qualities needed for French fries. The work aims to improve yields, strengthen the potato value chain and deliver better fries for consumers daily.
七月 01, 2026
Potato Business School completes international training programme and opens September course registration
Potato Business School completed its June 15–18 international training course, giving participants practical experience across the potato value chain through presentations, company visits and hands-on sessions.
六月 29, 2026
Tasmania Confirms First Detection of Invasive Serpentine Leafminer
The invasive serpentine leafminer has been detected in Tasmania for the first time after being found at a commercial grower in the state's north-west. The pest attacks more than 200 plant species, including potatoes, and can reduce crop yields.