Enhancing production of quality seed potatoes in Rwanda – an eye opener diagnostics skills...
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On Monday, 14th August 2023, the team visited NemAfrica lab, ICIPE campus, where they were received by a vibrant team led...
Key in Africa’s Solutions to Agrifood Systems Transformation – International Potato Center
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Africa’s agrifood systems are at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities as climate shocks and stresses increasingly threaten the continent’s...
The Rwanda National Seed Congress paves the way for sustainable seed industry growth –...
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The inaugural Rwanda National Seed Congress, which took place from 31st July to 1st August 2023 in Kigali, marked a significant...
Finding Holistic Solutions in the DRC that Produces Good Results
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A core aspect of Plant With Purpose’s work is to find holistic solutions for change. We work in places where ordinary...
la patate douce peut-elle être une solution durable? – International Potato Center
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Dans le prolongement des efforts visant à localiser l’aide humanitaire au Cameroun et en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) par le...
Embrace innovation ‘to make sustainable transport a reality for all’
Opening its High-level Meeting on Sustainable Transport, Assembly President Dennis Francis urged countries to seize the opportunity to shape a green, inclusive and prosperous...
About Face (Recognition) | EFFector 36.5
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There are a lot of updates in the fight for our freedoms online, from a last-minute reauthorization bill to expand Section...
Plant With Purpose in the Warm Heart of Africa
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The launch of our newest program expands partnership and hope to the people of Malawi
At the beginning of 2024, Plant With...
L’IITA et le CIP offrent des semences de racines, tubercules et bananes – International...
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L’Institut international d’agriculture tropicale (IITA) et le Centre international de la pomme de terre (CIP), en collaboration avec l’institut de recherche...
China’s property crisis: how will it impact the economy?
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Scientists Working On Biotech Potatoes Free From Blight Disease – International Potato Center
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Scientists from various countries are working to develop potato varieties that will be free from the destructive late blight disease.
The Principal...
Kenyan potato company plans to use knowledge from Ontario growers – International Potato Center
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Today, FreshCrop Ltd., a company set up by Chris and Ashley Gasperi seven years ago is one of Kenya’s largest certified...
Tripura’s Partnership with CIP in Potato Seed Production – International Potato Center
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The Horticulture Department of Tripura has embarked on an innovative approach to enhance the production of premium potato seeds, aiming for...
Tell the FCC It Must Clarify Its Rules to Prevent Loopholes That Will Swallow...
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released draft rules to reinstate net neutrality, with a vote on adopting the rules to...
Metrofile unveils new cloud offering in Kenya
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Communication for Change Award 2023 – International Potato Center
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The primary objective of the 2023 Sweetpotato Communications Award is to acknowledge and reward individuals or teams who have made significant...
COP28: The climate crisis is also a health crisis
Our planet has logged higher mean temperatures each year, with 2023 set to be the hottest on record. Ice sheets are melting at an...
Why root crops are the future of food security in Africa – International Potato...
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Despite the dominance of the “Big Three” cereal crops and a steady rise in meat consumption, an overlooked food sector is...
COP28: Methane pledge by the ‘giants behind the climate crisis’ falls short, says Guterres
As the fourth day of this year’s UN climate conference got underway, the UN chief stated: “The fossil fuel industry is finally starting to...
Americans Deserve More Than the Current American Privacy Rights Act
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EFF is concerned that a new federal bill would freeze consumer data privacy protections in place, by preempting existing state laws...
Tripura’s Partnership with CIP in Potato Seed Production – International Potato Center
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The Global Plant Cryopreservation Initiative (GPCI) promises to help change this. By initially establishing three regional cryopreservation hubs, expanding capacity at key genebanks,...
COP28: Over 60 countries pledge to slash cooling emissions amid rising temperatures
Over 60 countries signed up to a so called ‘cooling pledge’ with commitments to reduce the climate impact of the cooling sector, that could...
Scientists working on Biotech Potatoes Free From Blight Disease – International Potato Center
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The Principal Investigator said that the potato industry is beset by a number of issues throughout the crop’s harvest at the...
COP28: To save the planet, we need a just and fair renewable energy revolution
As the two-week UN climate conference underway in Dubai’s Expo City reached its midway point, attendees stressed that the move towards clean energy sources...
