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POTATO WASTE UPCYCLING IMPROVES REVENUE
The amount of waste and by-products of the potato industry is estimated to be around 12-20% of their total production volume. Potato processing generates waste in the form of peels, pulp and rejects. Potato peels, pulp and unmarketable potatoes can further be processed in starch plants, incorporated into animal feed formulations, or turned into ethanol. […]
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POTATO BLIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING
On 26th September 2023, convened a late blight resistance steering committee meeting at Movenpick Restaurant. The members discussed on the terms of Reference of the committee, looked in to the active ingredients that are commonly used by farmers to control blight, discussed way of regrouping the fungicides for easy identification by the farmers and proper […]
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FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP
PASGR convened the FST (Food Transformation System) Utafiti Sera introduction and inception workshop in August 2023 to mobilize support from key stakeholders in creating a community of practice around food systems research and policy in Kenya. The workshop provided a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on key policy issues around Kenya’s food systems and assess […]
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POTATO SEED TECHNOLOGY FIELD DAY
In line with their efforts to introduce the new technologies and innovations in seed production, Solynta Ltd and NPCK succefully held a field day on 29th November 2023 at Molly farm in Tigoni. The Participants comprising of NPT (National Performance Trial Committee), KEPHIS, Biovision, Viazikings and Potato Farmers were able to see the performance of […]
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LINKAGE DISCUSSION WITH FARMERS
On 21 September 2023, NPCK on behalf of the potato farmers attended the B2B forum organized by CGA at waterbuck hotel Nakuru County. The forum aimed towards; allowing the participants to Exchange ideas and information in potato production, share technologies and innovations within the industry and ensure a Linkage between the farmers and the market […]
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POTATO ISSUES DISCUSSION
On 7th Nov 2023, the NPCK, FIPs and, Nandi County held a potato stakeholder meeting at Allens Hotel in Kapsabet. The objective of the meeting was to discuss seed potato issues and how potato farmers in the region can be supported to access quality seeds. In attendance were Nandi County Government, the Department of MoALD; […]
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POTATO TEAM 2023 PARTICIPATES IN THE 20TH EDITION OF THE STANDARD CHARTERED MARATHON – SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2023
The 20th edition of the marathon was held on Sunday 29th October 2023 at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. The marathon hosted about 25,000 runners from across the globe. The main objectives included; Celebrating 20 years of running, Identifying and providing opportunities for local athletic talent to excel, Raising the profile of Kenya internationally, and also Creating […]
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IRISH POTATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LAUNCH EVENT
On 21st September 2023, the State Department of Agriculture and Horticulture of Ethiopia, in partnership with CIP, EIAR, SNV, Self Help Africa, Concern Worldwide, Vita, NPCK, and the Irish Embassy, launched the Irish Potato Research and Development Association. The association’s objectives include, among others: to enhance coordination among business, science and development actors in the […]
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NPCK AND PARTNERS SUCESSFULLY ORGANIZED MARCH-AUGUST 2023 POTATO DEMOS AT COUNTY LEVEL
In rural settings, access to knowledge, improved technologies, innovations, and recommended agricultural practices remains a challenge. Dissemination of extension and advisory services to smallholder farmers is critical. To address this, NPCK working with partners usually organizes county demos in various potato-growing counties aiming towards transferring knowledge, technologies, and innovation to smallholder potato farmers. During this […]
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