IMAGINE A WORLD WOTHOUT ORANGE FLESHED SWEETPOTATO Orange sweet potatoes used to fight malnutrition cbsnews.com/pictures/orang… via CBS Evening News Jean Claude Nshimiyimana ndirigwe Dinah Borus,PhD Bester Mudereri DonataKiiza

This #EarthDay, we honor the power of farmers to protect our planet. By empowering them with sustainable practices 🌱, we not only protect the Earth but also secure food for generations to come. Let’s continue working together for a healthier, more resilient world 🌎. 🔸 CGIAR

🔊 | #EarthDay High in the Peruvian Andes, Elmer Chávez protects more than 300 native potato varieties 🥔. Each variety carries generations of knowledge—and the power to adapt to a changing climate. This Earth Day, we honor Elmer and all farmers who are guardians of

The KAAA is soo excited for tomorrow, the world book Day. Join us tomorrow at Muyeye Secondary school in Kilifi. Or send your support and assist a Candidate with a literature guide. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 Australian High Commission, Kenya #WorldBookDay2025

Impressive- identifying 300 potato varieties !

Excited to be part of this initiative- enabling the young generation enjoy books and reading for a better tomorrow

What makes us going and always our goal is to end hunger and poverty National Cereals & Produce Board Mkulima Young International Potato Center Dinah Borus,PhD Peter VanderZaag Tilingi 🐘🐘🐘 State House Kenya

Thank you for ensuring farmers can access seed potatoes.

🔊 | Rwanda’s National Potato Variety Catalogue is here! Developed by Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board, International Potato Center & RICA, it helps align seed supply with farmer needs and boosts productivity in the potato sector 🥔. Join us: 📅 June 2 at 08:00 am (GMT-5) 👉🏽 bit.ly/RwandaPotatoCa…

CIP proudly joined Kenya’s celebration of the 2nd #InternationalPotatoDay 🥔, spotlighting farmer-driven innovation! From climate-smart varieties like Shangi & Wanjiku to new biotech solutions, the future of Kenya’s potato sector is resilient, regulated & ready 🌱. 🔸

Seeing agribusiness firms such as Rukaria farm expanding their production of rooted apical cutting was exciting. Seeing youth led potato innovations was equally inspiring.

Under the Crop Trust’s #BOLDProject, researchers in Kenya are testing late blight-resistant potatoes from Peru 🥔 Led by Thiago Mendes from International Potato Center, the team is breeding varieties suited to East African conditions, boosting nutrition and resilience.

Congratulations Dr Chad on the new appointment as Director, WPC

Iam truly humbled and honored by this global recognition. My academic journey started at The University of Sydney for my Masters degree followed by a PhD at UTAS, Hobart and Burnie campus, both supported by the prestigious Australian Awards Africa. Proudly an Aussie academically

Dinah Borus—widely known as “Mama Viazi” in Kenya—has been appointed World Potato Congress Advisor–Africa 🎉! With 17+ years at International Potato Center, Dinah has championed sustainable potato 🥔 farming across East Africa 🌍. Her leadership is key as Kenya prepares to host #WPC2026. 🔸 CGIAR 🔸

Help shape the future of sweetpotato 🍠 for nutrition and food security. The 2023–2024 Scientific Paper Award celebrates impactful research. 🌍 Open to CIP & non-CIP authors 💰 USD $500 for winning paper 📩 Apply by August 30, 2025 👉🏽 bit.ly/2024-BestSPPap… 🔸 CGIAR