News on New Potato Varieties from Kenya

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Scientists and collaborators at KALRO’s potato biotech trial site in Kenya, advancing the Global Biotech Potato Partnership toward final approval.
September 13, 2025
Kenya Nears Release of Disease-Resistant 3R Potatoes to Protect Farmers from Late Blight
Kenya nears release of '3R' Late Blight-resistant potatoes after 20+ years of research by CIP & KALRO. Supported by 2Blades, Feed the Future & Simplot, the varieties promise higher yields, disease protection, and improved food security by 2026.
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Kenyan farmers examine freshly harvested PCN-resistant potatoes, Malaika and Glen, developed by The James Hutton Institute to improve yields and support food security.
September 02, 2025
James Hutton Institute Introduces Malaika and Glen Potato Varieties to Combat Devastating Pest in Kenya
The James Hutton Institute introduced two PCN-resistant potato varieties, Malaika and Glen, in Kenya. Developed with international partners, they boost yields, support food security, and meet local farmers’ needs for fast-cooking, low-dormancy potatoes.
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Logo of the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI).
November 08, 2010
KARI develops potato varieties suitable for chips manufacturing in Kenya
The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (Kari) is testing new potato varieties ahead of a planned release next April for mid- and high-altitude regions.
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