ICIPE News

Empowering African Plant Protection Agencies to Combat Devastating Potato Pest
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is empowering National Plant Protection Organizations in Africa
August 13, 2025
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How to deal with fruit flies in your orchard
By Kimuri Mwangi Fruit flies are a nightmare for fruit farmers. They cause direct damage
June 2, 2023
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Banana fibre to save potatoes from nematodes
With potato production in East Africa under increasing threat from the invasive and highly destructive
March 16, 2022
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Scientists spearhead efforts to save East Africa’s potatoes from a new pest threat
Scientists at CGIAR-IITA, working with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) under the joint
August 19, 2020
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