• CHECKING THE QUALITY OF SEED POTATO

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    Checking the seed quality in Freshcrop and Global South Potato group on 31/01/2025   NPCK, through the KSPI project, supports the farmers to access quality potato seed. Fresh Crop Limited and Global South Potato Group are some of potato seed companies that are certified by KEPHIS as seed producers. The activity of checking the quality […]

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  • POTATO SUCCESS STARTS IN THE FIELD: THE ROLE OF FARMER FIELD DAYS

    Posted on March 14, 2025

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) has been at the forefront of promoting potato farming through Farmer Field Days across key potato-growing counties, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Meru, Nandi, and Nakuru. These field days have been game-changers, equipping farmers with vital knowledge on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to enhance productivity and boost incomes. The initiative […]

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  • SHORT RAINS FARM DEMOS

    Posted on February 24, 2025

    NPCK in partnership with potato seed companies, agrochemical and fertilizer companies actively participated in the planning and planting of potato demonstration farms to transfer useful knowledge and information to farmers on use of certified potato seeds, modern technologies and innovations, use of potato specific fertilizers, the recommended agrochemicals to control pests and diseases, and the […]

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  • THE POTATO TEAM CONTINUES TO SHINE AT THE ANNUAL STANDARD CHARTERED MARATHON

    Posted on February 24, 2025

    For yet another year, the Potato Team constituted the International Potato Center (CIP), Sereni Fries, Agrico Potato Services Limited, Viazi Kings Limited, Kirinyaga Seeds Limited, Nichosville Dyslexia Shamba Village Farm, NPCK, Potato Framers and friends of Potato participated at the Annual Standard Chartered Marathon2024. The team has built a reputation as the one to bring […]

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  • WORLD FOOD DAY

    Posted on February 24, 2025

    The World Food Day 2024  took place from October 16th to 18th, in Nandi County, Kaimosi, Kapsabet Sub-County.. The event, themed “Right to Food for a Better Life and Better Future,” was graced by CS Hon. Andrew Karanja, PS Hon. Paul Kiprono from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MOALD), the Governor of Nandi […]

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  • MECHANIZATION IMPACTS POTATO PRODUCTION IN KENYA

    Posted on February 24, 2025

    The use of nationally certified seed currently covers less than five percent of the acreage — a key impediment to growth in the sector. The International Potato Center (CIP) estimates that bacterial wilt spreading through poor seed yield can result in 30 percent losses. In addition, climate change — erratic rains and degenerated soil in […]

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  • MANAGING POTATO DISEASES: COMMON ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

    Posted on February 24, 2025

    Potato is vulnerable to several pathogenic organisms all of which can cause severe quality and yield losses. As a consequence, potato production is highly reliant on agrochemicals to manage the disease which harms the sustainability of the crop. One of the major diseases that is affecting potatoes is late blight. The symptoms of late blight […]

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  • TRAINING ON APICAL ROOTED CUTTINGS SEED POTATO MULTIPLICATION

    Posted on February 24, 2025

     To promote seed potato multiplication, NPCK together with KPSI partners,visited theBaraka Women Group members in Ngenia sub-location, Mukogodo East Ward, Laikipia Northon October 1, 2024 to train on ARC The group is  committed to produce seed and ware potato. Some members of Baraka women group in their Greenhouse

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  • NEED ASSESSMENT OF POTATO FARMER GROUPS AND COOPERATIVES

    Posted on February 24, 2025

    A need assessment for farmer groups and cooperatives was done in Nandi Chesumei subcounty on 9th October 2024 and Meru, Buuri subcounty on 8th 0ctober 2024. During the meeting, farmers were also trained and registered on Viazi Soko platform. A sensitization on importance of building strong marketing groups and formation of a National cooperative was […]

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  • REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

    Posted on February 24, 2025

    NANDI Our Field Officer, Nandi County conducted visits to three selected demo farms. The goal was to assess each site for accessibility, water availability, and overall suitability, ensuring all necessary details are ready for stakeholders. Soil samples were also collected from each farm to support effective planning for the demonstrations. In a hands-on learning opportunity, […]

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