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STORAGE OF SEED POTATOES FOR LARGE-SCALE AND SMALL-SCALE FARMERS
Posted on April 23, 2025
Proper storage of seed potatoes is vital for ensuring healthy crops. After harvesting, farmers should wait three weeks for skin-setting and then dry the potatoes in sunlight for no more than one hour, discarding any rotten or damaged tubers. For large-scale farmers, bulk storage is commonly used, focusing on critical factors like temperature and humidity. […]

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FROM SPROUT TO HARVEST: UNVEILING THE KEY PHASES OF POTATO PLANT DEVELOPMENT
Posted on April 23, 2025
Potato plant development can be divided into five key phases: Sprout development, Vegetative growth, tuber initiation, tuber filling (bulking), and maturation. Sprout development: After planting, sprouts that may already be present on the tubers begin to develop further, while roots also form. Depending on soil temperature, the physiological state of the seed potatoes, and the […]

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HOW VIAZIKINGS AND VIAZI SOKO ARE REVOLUTIONIZING SEED DISTRIBUTION IN KENYA
Posted on April 23, 2025
Seed distribution remains one of the most critical pillars in agricultural development. It ensures that farmers have timely access to quality planting materials, directly influencing crop yields, food security, and overall farm profitability. NPCK, in partnership with ViaziKings, is leading a transformative shift in how seed potato is accessed and distributed through the innovative digital […]

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MOU SIGNING WITH MERU AND NYANDARUA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Posted on April 23, 2025
NPCK signed an MOU with the County Government of Meru and Nyandarua to Boost Potato Farming. This partnership is part of the KSPI Project, supported by AGRA- Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. With Egerton University and KALRO as consortium partners. Through these MOUs, the partners aim to address key challenges facing potato farmers, such as […]

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN THE POTATO SUBSECTOR IN KENYA
Posted on April 23, 2025
The potato subsector in Kenya presents significant opportunities for growth, driven by increasing demand, the potential for value addition, and the need for improved agricultural practices. However, despite its potential, the sector faces several challenges, including low productivity, poor quality of seed potatoes, and inadequate market access. Yet, there are clear opportunities for enhancing the […]

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SMART POTATO FARMING: HOW TO BEAT MARKET CYCLES AND MAXIMIZE PROFITS
Posted on April 23, 2025
Potato farming in Kenya holds immense potential, but only for farmers who approach it with strategy and foresight. Many smallholder farmers suffer from fluctuating incomes, often making losses during glut seasons when the market is saturated. This is largely due to the seasonal nature of production, where most farmers plant and harvest at the same […]

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IMPACT OF ON-GOING FARMER FIELD DAYS UNDER KSPI PROJECT IN NYANDARUA, LAIKIPIA, MERU, NANDI, AND NAKURU COUNTIES
Posted on April 23, 2025
Field demos and field days are critical for practical learning, technology transfer, and farmer participation. They provide hands-on experience, highlight best practices, and enable farmers to see the efficacy of new techniques, innovations, agrochemicals, and machinery in real-farm settings. These events also promote knowledge exchange, encourage the use of improved farming methods, and boost collaboration […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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