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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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AT NPCK, WE VALUE COOPERATIVES
Posted on October 14, 2024
Through the Reclaim Sustainability Project supported by Solidaridad and Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) project supported by AGRA, NPCK in collaboration with the County government of Meru conducted a capacity enhancement workshop for the Meru Tamu Potato Cooperative on 27th, 28th, and 29th August 2024, at Kirua, Meru County. The main objective was to support […]

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Food system transformation -Nairobi City County perspective
Posted on October 14, 2024
The transformation of food systems is critical to achieving sustainable development, improving public health, and addressing the challenges of climate change, food security and safety. It emphasizes on the need for systemic changes that address sustainability, equity, and resilience while ensuring that food systems can meet the needs of a growing global population, growing wealth, […]

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REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, MERU COUNTY POTATO STRATEGY 2024-2028
Posted on October 14, 2024
The County Potato Strategy (CPS) is a policy document that aligns with the National Potato Strategy, Kenya Vision 2030 and County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP). The policy document factors in the contributions of subsector players and development partners in enhancing potato industry performance and growth at the County Level. It also aligns with the Agricultural […]

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