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  • ENHANCING POTATO PRODUCTION WITH CLIMATE-SMART VARIETIES

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 30, 2025

    Climate change poses a growing threat to food security, with potato production being highly vulnerable to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increased pest and disease pressure. To sustain yields…


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  • Potato Contract Farming: Opportunities and responsibilities for Farmers

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 30, 2025

    Potato contract farming is increasingly becoming a reliable approach for farmers who seek security in production and marketing. Among its greatest advantages is the guarantee of market access at…


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  • Agriculture Meets Technology: Shaping the Future of Farming

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 30, 2025

    Farming is rapidly evolving beyond the traditional image of hoes and tractors. The rise of AgTech — a fusion of agriculture and technology — is reshaping how food is…


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  • NPCK Participates in Mechanized Potato Planting Field Day Organized by Egerton University

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 30, 2025

    On 23rd September 2025, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) took part in a highly impactful field day event focused on mechanized potato planting. The event, organized by…


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  • Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN): The Hidden Threat to Potato Farming in Kenya

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 30, 2025

    Introduction Potato farming is a vital source of food and income for thousands of Kenyan households. However, an invisible pest, the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), is quietly undermining yields and…


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  • How Rooted Apical Cutting (RAC) Technology is Revolutionizing Potato Farming in Kenya

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 30, 2025

    Potato farming plays a critical role in Kenya’s food security and income generation, especially in counties like Nyandarua, Nakuru, and Meru. Yet, for decades, farmers have struggled with access…


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  • Viazi Soko – The Digital Platform Empowering Potato Farmers in Kenya

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 29, 2025

    Digital agriculture is gaining ground in Kenya, and one of the standout platforms is Viazi Soko, developed by the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK). This innovative system connects…


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  • Smart cold storage Solutions Helping Kenyan Potato Farmers Cut Post-Harvest Losses

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 29, 2025

    Potatoes are Kenya’s second most important food crop after maize. However, farmers lose up to 30–40% of their harvest due to poor storage. Smart cold storage solutions are now…


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  • Breaking Barriers to Boost Horticulture Trade in COMESA

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 29, 2025

    Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) remain one of the biggest obstacles to seamless cross-border trade within the COMESA region. Lengthy border procedures, inconsistent application of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, duplication…


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  • Farmers training in Nandi County Trained on Soil Health, Input Sourcing, and field officers training on Safe Use of Chemicals by AAK grow.

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 29, 2025

    In a bid to strengthen agricultural productivity and sustainability, farmers in Nandi County recently benefited from a comprehensive training program focusing on soil health, fertility management,…


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