Eric Magembe

Day 2 Wrap-up: The @ScienceAlly_Rw Communication Induction Workshop united key Impl partners, including @RMC_Rwanda and @Musekeweya_Rw, to align comm priorities, co-develop Rwanda’s Biotechnology Comm Strategy, and gather insights for stronger outreach and public engagement.

The safety of the people is at the top of the priorities/agenda for researchers every time they step inside that lab, as agricultural biotechnology continues to create a pathway towards a food secure Africa, says Dr @ericmagembe of the @Cipotato.

Happening now! The government of 🇷🇼 in partnership with @Cipotato through the @RwandaAgriBoard launches the #BioCap project will support the #technology in the #agriculture sector in different programs: - Plant and Microbial Biotechnology program: *Generating and disseminating enhanced tools for high yield crops. * Tissue culture laboratories have a mandate of research in tissue culture and mass production of clean planting materials. Currently, @RwandaAgriBoard has full optimize tissues culture protocols of #Banana, #Cassava, #Coffee, #Irish and #Sweetpotato. *Plant Pathology and molecular laboratory: Identification and characterization of plant pathologens. The @olivikam PS at @RwandaAgri Says that "this technology will fill the gap in seeds disseminating to the farmers, because it has capacity of producing enough seeds." No worries about safety and environment, because it standardized. #Biotech #GenesisEditing #GMCrops @Agronomme_ @EmmyGisa3 @alexnyandwii @ShimoYvette @Pacifiquens @nduwath @@Gaetan @Gaetan NZ

Kilimo Biashara: Viazi vya kisaki kuwapunguzia wakulima gharama Viazi hivyo vina uwezo wa kustahimili ugonjwa wa kuvu KALRO yaendeleza upanzi wa viazi vya kisaki muguga Kilimo hicho kuwaongezea wakulima mazao na mapato #CitizenNipashe

@Cipotato welcomed Dr. Dianah Horvath of @2blades to @kalromkulima biotech potato 🥔 project sites. The visit highlighted progress in breeding late blight–resistant potatoes—critical to reducing farmer losses & strengthening climate-resilient food systems in Africa 🌍. 🔸 @CGIAR

Dr. Eric Magembe represented @Cipotato at #ACAT2025 in Kigali, spotlighting CIP’s biotech potato 🥔 varieties that combat late blight and reduce pesticide use. His work is helping scale climate-smart solutions for African smallholders and making potato farming more resilient and sustainable 🌱. 🔸 @aatfafrica

x.com/ngwijegrace/st… Impressive results from our biotech potato field trials at RAB Musanze, Rwanda! 🥔🌿 The late blight resistant varieties are showing complete resistance under field conditions—no fungicides, no disease. A game changer for farmers and food security.

🎥 Rooted in innovation, thriving through partnership! 🌱💡 From field to future, @Cipotato proud to stand with @RwandaAgri & @RwandaAgriBoard at #ACAT2025 — advancing agri-biotech for resilient food systems in Africa. 📍 Innovation in action #AgTech #FoodSecurity

A major milestone! 🎉 We’ve signed a licensing agreement for the late blight resistant biotech potato by @Cipotato with @kalrokenya at the #CGIARScienceWeek. A big step for #biotech in Africa—toward food security, farmer resilience & tech transfer. 🔗events.cgiar.org/unlockingthepo…

Excited to speak at the #CGIARScienceWeek. I'll share insights from @Cipotato work on late blight resistant biotech potatoes & how partnerships are shaping Africa’s biotech future. 🔗 events.cgiar.org/unlockingthepo… #Biotech #FoodSecurity #CIP #CGIAR #Africa #Agriculture

Excited to speak at #CGIARScienceweek Transformative Partnerships for Sustainable Development on unlocking agricultural biotech in Africa 🌱🤝 Partnerships are key to driving innovation, food security & sustainability. 🔗 events.cgiar.org/transformative… @Cipotato @CGIAR

🔊 | @JRSimplotCompany visit to CIP Kenya The discussions focused on strengthening Kenya’s potato sector through key areas of partnership, including the expansion of high-quality seed 🌱 potato production under the Global Biotech Potato Partnership, the evaluation of potential sites for a Simplot apical cutting lab, and the introduction and testing of processing potato 🥔 varieties for chips, crisps, and other value-added products. Additionally, plans for variety testing trials were outlined to identify the most suitable varieties for Kenya’s local conditions and market needs. This engagement represents a significant step in advancing crop improvement, innovation, and sustainability within Kenya’s potato value chain.

Great read in NewScientist on the merits of genetic technology newscientist.com/article/mg2643…

@WorldEdServices 3rd month and my evaluation is still in progress. All required documents sent but nothing. I am so frustrated

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Time to plant potatoes! @KMonjero @Kalromkulima High School youths learn how to plant potatoes in the school field @Fftpotatopjt happy to be a part of youth initiative in Kenya

International Potato Center - CGIAR is hiring for Research Associate – Molecular Biology. Know more about the job opening here: zurl.to/rq5P?source=Ca… #InternationalPotatoCenter-CGIAR via @International Potato Center - CGIAR

Genetics has triumphed again! Our biotech potato, completely resistant to late blight, has excelled in field trials. This variety promises increased yields and profitability for farmers, boosting food security. Green gold! @Cipotato @Ftfpotatopjt @kalromkulima @aatfafrica

Held a multi-stakeholder meeting on the potential of biotech potato for Nigerian agriculture. Explored @Ftfpotatopjt project goals, tech, & field trials. Engaged with key stakeholders from Ministry(Agric, Env, Health), research, & media @Cipotato @CGIAR @aatfafrica @nrcri_umudike

Visited @nrcri_umudike to see their transgenic, tissue culture, screenhouse facilities, and semi-autotrophic hydroponics (SAH). Excited to see these resources will support the development biotech potatoes. Also visited the Biotech Cassava CFT Site. @Cipotato @CGIAR @Ftfpotatopjt

The introduction of BT-cotton has changed farming for me and significantly increased my yields" - Magondu. 🌱 Genetically modified crops have the potential to increase yields and improve #FoodSecurity across Africa, while transforming agriculture for farmers like Magondu.