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COMESA-EAC HORTICULTURE ACCELERATOR (CEHA) REGIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN (2025-2035)
Posted on February 24, 2025
COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) was created in 2022 by public and private sector partners to better coordinate policy, value chain development programs, financing, and Research and Development (R&D) of the horticulture industry. CEHA aims to speed up the growth of the Fruit and Vegetable (F&V) sub-sector in the COMESA and EAC regions. The countries of […]

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RE-LAUNCH OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CROPS IRISH POTATO REGULATIONS 2019
Posted on February 24, 2025
The Crops Irish Potato regulations were established to create a supportive policy and regulatory framework aimed at addressing the key challenges within the potato subsector. When fully implemented, they will enhance industry standards and operations. The regulations mandate the registration of growers and all value chain participants to aid data collection and ensure compliance, Irish […]

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NPCK AND NANDI COUNTY SIGN MOU
Posted on February 24, 2025
NPCK signed an MOU with Nandi County Government to Boost Potato Farming on 19th December 2024. This partnership is part of the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) Project, supported by AGRA . Through this MOU, NPCK and the Nandi County Government aim to address key challenges facing potato farmers, such as low productivity, limited access […]

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THE EXPANDING MARKET FOR POTATOES
Posted on February 24, 2025
Potato has always been a resilient and versatile crop, and today’s market is growing richer with opportunities that go beyond traditional uses. As demand for potatoes expands into new industries, farmers are in an ideal position to benefit from this dynamic crop’s diverse applications. With recent developments, potatoes are not only being used for consumption […]

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POTATO MARKETING IN KENYA: HARMONIZATION AND STRATEGIC STRUCTURING
Posted on February 24, 2025
Potato marketing in Kenya is evolving into a structured system aimed at enhancing profitability for farmers and stakeholders. One key approach is contract marketing, which fosters agreements between farmers and buyers, ensuring guaranteed markets and stable prices for produce. This strategy is complemented by collective production and aggregation, where farmers band together to increase their […]

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PROPOSED INTRODUCTION FOR CULTIVATION OF POTATO (solanum tuberosum l.) WITH RESISTANCE TO LATE BLIGHT (phytophthora infestans) DEVELOPED THROUGH MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Posted on October 14, 2024
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) in collaboration with International Potato Center (CIP), and African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have proposed a release of Potato (solanum tuberosum1.) with resistance to late blight (phytophthora infestans) developed through modern Technology with an ambition for outcomes that will enable the introduction of late blight resistant potato […]

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BACTERIAL WILT IN POTATOES
Posted on October 14, 2024
Bacterial wilt is caused by a soil-borne bacterium named Ralstonia Solanacearum (formerly Pseudomonas Solanacearum). Potato wilt bacterium mainly inhabits the roots and enters the root system at points of injury caused by farm tools or equipment and soil pests. It is also known as brown rot, southern wilt, sore eye, or jammy eye on potatoes. […]

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INNOVATIONS AND SOLUTIONS IN POTATO PRODUCTION IN KENYA
Posted on October 14, 2024
Potato consumption has been rapidly growing in Kenya, driving the need to increase production and improve quality and access to the markets. It is, therefore, important for all stakeholders in the potato subsector to work together to implement innovative approaches and solutions, thus addressing farmer’s needs. Several innovative solutions are being implemented to address challenges […]

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Potato farm demonstrations
Posted on October 14, 2024
During the long rains season from April to August 2024, NPCK, in collaboration with Kisima Farm, IPM Potato Group, Agrico PSA, FreshCrop Ltd, Solynta HPTS, Elgon Kenya, Bayer, Syngenta, Corteva, Lachlan, OCP, Yara, Chiromo Fertilizer Ltd, Ayedos Group Ltd, Biolevel, KPluss, CGA, Syngenta Foundation, Agribase, , Lanyuak Cooperative Society, Ainabkoi farmers’ cooperative, KALRO, HZPC, The […]

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SHORT RAINS SEED DISTRIBUTION
Posted on October 14, 2024
NPCK in collaboration with Viazi Kings Limited distributed the seeds to farmers for the short rain season August to October. The bags ordered through Viazisoko digital platform were more than 12,000 certified seeds and distribution is ongoing. The farmers expressed joy in receiving the potato seeds which are becoming difficult to source. Potatoes is the […]

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13th World Potato Congress 2026

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