International Potato Center (CIP)

We are delighted to share the latest special issue of Crop Science, highlighting groundbreaking research and innovations presented at the 12th Triennial African Potato Association (APA) Conference. The publication covers key themes such as breeding for resilience, sustainable seed 🌱 systems, climate-smart pest management, and building healthier, sustainable diets. These insights are crucial as Africa faces the dual challenges of climate change and urbanization impacting agricultural productivity and food security. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gS2A7J3W 🔸 ASA, CSSA, SSSA

#JobOpportunity We are looking for a talented Data Scientist & Statistical Specialist. If you have a strong background in AI, data science, and advanced statistical analysis, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us and take your career to the next level while making a significant impact in the field with our Digital & Data division in Lima, Peru. Apply now! 🔔 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/eR5yfm6K #dataScientis #statistical #AI #StatisticalModeling #ComputationalTechniques #Lima

#JobOpportunity Are you passionate about plant breeding and looking to make a significant impact in the agricultural sector? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Genotyping Specialist to enhance our global potato and sweetpotato breeding programs. Don't miss this opportunity and apply! 🎯 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/edB7fY5K #Breeding #Peru #Genetica #Genetics #R #OportunidadLaboral

En el “Desafío de Innovación en Mitigación y Adaptación al Cambio Climático” participaron más de 180 personas de 68 equipos a nivel nacional. Tras un proceso riguroso, 15 equipos avanzaron y recibieron talleres de desarrollo sostenible. ¡Felicitaciones a los ganadores 🏆, Kawát y Bioinoculate Earth! Kawát transforma residuos agroindustriales en alimento animal, mientras que Bioinoculate Earth utiliza microorganismos amazónicos para reducir la dependencia de fertilizantes químicos. Gracias a todos los participantes por sus innovadoras soluciones para combatir el cambio climático 🌎.

BOLD is at the forefront of agricultural innovation 💡, using pre-breeding to introduce critical traits like drought tolerance and disease resistance into crops. By engaging farmers from the outset and utilizing advanced bioinformatics tools, BOLD ensures that its developments are practical and beneficial. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eXY3KAXN 🔸 Crop Trust 🔸 ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas 🔸 The James Hutton Institute

The Kugwiza Project is transforming Burundi's agricultural landscape. Through extensive capacity-building and innovative techniques, farmers now have access to high-quality orange-fleshed sweetpotato 🍠 vines, boosting yields and economic prosperity. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eD2pY4Gm 🔸 International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) 🔸 One Acre Fund 🔸 World Vision

Our recent study 📙 shows that climate-smart NSA interventions significantly boost maternal and child nutrition in Makueni, Garissa, and Tana River counties. Key interventions included nutrition training, infant feeding toolkits, and access to orange-fleshed sweetpotato 🍠 vines. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eHAmN-un

#JobOpportunity: CIFOR-ICRAF está en busca de dos consultores especializados con un alto nivel de comunicación y compromiso. Si estás interesado, no olvides adjuntar tu propuesta metodológica junto con tu CV. 💼 Especialista de Género:https://lnkd.in/eRcqskmG 💼 Especialista en cadenas de valor/suministro y financiero:https://lnkd.in/ehc9NuEA #Research #Genero #CadenaDeValor

International Potato Center (CIP) is excited to share our latest observation trial report on short-duration sweetpotato 🍠 breeding in the Mekong Delta. Our research focuses on developing new, short-duration varieties that can be integrated into rice cropping systems, offering a climate-resilient solution for smallholder farmers. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eyUftPJN 🔸 CGIAR

After over half a decade of dedicated practice and extensive trials, we present the Potato 🥔 Zero Tillage with Rice Straw Mulch (PZTM) manual. This guide synthesizes valuable insights from on-station and on-farm trials in Assam, Bihar, and Bangladesh, highlighting PZTM’s advantages over traditional methods: reduced labor, lower inputs, increased profitability, and improved soil vitality. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eDjvZPMh 🔸 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH