• INNOVATION IN EUROPEAN POTATO PRODUCTION: HOW MODERN MACHINES ARE RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF POTATO FARMING

    Posted on April 23, 2025

    In the world of agriculture, a quiet revolution is taking place. This revolution is transforming how we cultivate, care for, and harvest one of the world’s most important staple foods – potatoes. This transformation is led by modern machines. Advanced machinery, equipped with cutting-edge technology, is reshaping the potato farming landscape in Europe and elsewhere […]

    Continue reading

  • POTATO STANDARDS AND TRACEABILITY: ENSURING QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

    Posted on April 23, 2025

    The potato sector holds significant economic, social, and environmental value, contributing to food security, rural development, and sustainable agricultural practices. Recognizing this importance, NPCK is working closely with stakeholders like the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to address existing gaps in potato trade promotion and develop market-driven standards and traceability […]

    Continue reading

  • ENHANCING THE SEED POTATO INDUSTRY

    Posted on April 23, 2025

    Seed potato production faces several challenges that affect the availability and accessibility of seed potatoes, thereby restricting the sector from reaching its full potential. The national potato yield average is 8–12 t/ha. This is only about half of the full potential, primarily due to limited access to quality and certified seed, which currently stands at […]

    Continue reading

  • UTILIZATION OF POTATO PEEL AS AN ECO‐FRIENDLY PRODUCT

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    Potatoes are a nutrient-dense food, rich in vitamins and minerals. They provide a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and dietary fibre. The complex carbohydrates in potatoes offer energy and can contribute to a balanced diet. When consumed with the skin, they retain most of their nutritional benefits, making them a valuable component […]

    Continue reading

  • WARE POTATO CONTRACT FARMING FOR FARMERS.

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    The KSPI project is promoting structured inputs and output markets. One of the interventions that is being used to achieve this through contract farming. Therefore, NPCK, Viazi Kings, and the Laikipia County Ministry of Agriculture trained farmers on contract farming as a strategy for market access and reducing post-harvest losses. Some of the potato varieties […]

    Continue reading

  • REVOLUTIONIZING IRISH POTATO PRODUCTION, CASE OF RWANDA: THE ROLE OF SOIL TESTING TECHNOLOGY

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    In Rwanda, a significant shift is underway that could drastically boost the productivity of Irish potato farming. The Rwanda Soil Information System (RwaSIS), a pioneering soil testing technology, is poised to enhance soil fertility management and significantly increase Irish potato yields by up to 20%. This system, developed by the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board […]

    Continue reading

  • STRENGTHENING THE POTATO SECTOR THROUGH COOPERATIVE UNIONIZATION

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    The potato farming industry is taking a major step forward by forming a national cooperative union to enhance collective bargaining, improve market access, and secure better financial support for farmers. The cooperative union is essential as a united approach will provide potato farmers with several key benefits, including stronger advocacy for policies that ensure fair […]

    Continue reading

  • MOU SIGNING WITH THE LAIKIPIA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Laikipia County Government to enhance potato farming in the region. This partnership is part of the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) Project, which is supported by AGRA, with Egerton University and the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) as […]

    Continue reading

  • FINANCIAL INCLUSION: A CATALYST FOR THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    Financial inclusion is essential for strengthening potato value chain by offering farmers, traders, and processors crucial access to credit, insurance, and digital payment solutions. This access is vital for enabling stakeholders to invest in quality inputs, adopt modern farming techniques, and improve post-harvest management. However, limited financial access remains a significant barrier for smallholder farmers, […]

    Continue reading

  • ADVANCING SEED POTATO INDUSTRY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    Challenges with seed availability and access continue to critically impact potato production in Kenya. Although the number of certified seed producers has increased over the years. The industry, however, is still faced with other additional challenges, like delays in sticker labels, counterfeit seeds, and a capacity gap in the utilization of digital platforms during the […]

    Continue reading

All Rights Reserved. National Potato Council of Kenya 2025