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UTAFITI SERA FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP
Food insecurity remains an enduring and pressing challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Kenya is no exception. The situation during the first half of 2023 was particularly distressing, with evidence indicating a deepening food security crisis in Kenya. At the core of this troubling situation lies a dysfunctional food system that has long plagued the country’s […]
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FACTS AND FUN
Trending discussions in potato industry wall About Mayan Gold potato Variety Description/Taste Mayan Gold potatoes are moderately sized, elongated tubers that have an oval to oblong shape. The tubers also have a somewhat uniform, curved appearance that tapers to rounded, blunt ends. The skin is semi-smooth, yellow, and firm with a few medium-set eyes […]
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The 6TH NATIONAL POTATO CONFERENCE AND TRADE FAIR
A section of Participants during day one of the conference. NPCK and partners held the 6th National Potato Conference on 30th and 31st May 2023 at the KALRO HQ Loresho. The conference brought together over 800 farmers, other actors and players across the value chain, who included representatives from National and County governments, off-takers, regulatory […]
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CELEBRATIONS OF WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2023
NPCK Staff Training Participants on Viazi Soko and Business Opportunities for Youth NPCK participated and Trained farmers during the World Food Safety Day for the year 2023 which was organized on 7th June, at Kaguru ATC Meru County. The event was organized by AAK Grow with the aim of creating awareness about responsible pesticide […]
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REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
A section of the Participants during regenerative agriculture meeting Statistics have shown that by 2050, the Kenyan population will be approximately 90 million. Historically, our production level has been diminishing each and every production period, hence raising an alarm about the future food security status of the country. Our soils have also degraded both in […]
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WORLD POTATO CONGRESS ADOPTS DECLARATION TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY
The World Potato Congress (WPC) has officially adopted the Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security, which details how to support countries struggling with food insecurity, a May 15 news release said. “There is a disparity between the high yields and low yields within some regions of the world. In countries where the […]
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CASH CROP CONFERENCE 2023 TOOK PLACE IN KENYA
CCC 2023 Participants during courtesy visit to KALRO Tigoni Potato Council and Tegemeo Institute have been members of the Agri Benchmark’s global network for many years. Agri Benchmark is a global, non-profit network of agricultural economists, advisors, producers, and specialists in key sectors of agricultural and horticultural value chains. They collaborate with relevant partners in […]
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DIGITALIZATION OF POTATO PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
Training session on Viazi Soko Digital Platform Kenya is one among the ten fastest growing digital economies in the world. Digital transformation is the driving force for innovative, inclusive and sustainable growth since innovation and digitization stimulate job creation, reduce poverty and inequality. The uptake of agricultural digital solutions among the farmers is taking an […]
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LAUNCHING OF AGRA KENYA STRATEGY 2023 – 2027
Dr. Agnes Kalibata, president of AGRA, addressing the participants The launch of AGRA Kenya Strategy 2023-2027 took place on 14th June 2023 at Movenpick Hotel. The strategy is composed of three broad strategic objectives 1) strengthened and inclusive agriculture market systems and trade; 2) increased adoption of sustainable farming practices; and 3) improving the […]
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