FEATUREDFostering innovation along potato value chains in East AfricaThis project aims to strengthen the capacities in scientific research and innovative technologies in Eastern Africa
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FEATUREDSPIRIT Guidelines on innovative technologies and best practicesA set of four guidelines to promote the adoption of innovations along the potato value chains in East Africa
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FEATUREDProposals for East African policy makers to foster innovationRecommendations to promote innovation along potato value chains through modifications in existing policies, regulations and standards.
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Potatoes in Practice 2016

From 11/08/2016 to 11/08/2016 — James Hutton Institute's Balruddery Farm, Dundee, UK
Event image of the African potato platform

Potatoes in Practice is the largest field-based potato event in the UK. The event brings together variety demonstrations, research and trade exhibits in one place making it an essential date in the potato industry calendar.

The event is organised and hosted by the James Hutton Institute in partnership with AHDB Potatoes, SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) and Agrii. The event is also supported by media partner Potato Review.

The event will join all types of stakeholders such as farmers, agronomists, industry, scientists and policymakers and all of them will be will be able to review crop varieties, view results of new crop treatments, attend live machinery demonstrations, hear seminars on current issues impacting on the farming industry and network with colleagues, suppliers and industry experts.

Document relevant to the topics: Development of new potato varieties , Processing techniques and technologies , Production and post-harvest technologies and practices , Quality management along the seed potato value chain , Research and Innovation
Document relevant to the regions and countries: EU and Others , Kenya , Rwanda , Tanzania , Uganda
Related website: http://www.hutton.ac.uk/events/potatoes-practice-2016
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