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STRENGTHENING SMALL-HOLDER POTATO MARKETING GROUPS
Posted on October 5, 2023
Structured involvement of smallholder farmers in agricultural production, which is the backbone to the Kenyan economy, is key in ensuring self-employment, job creation, and investment in rural communities. However, smallholder farmers are usually constrained by a number of challenges and risks in the production and marketing process. One way of supporting this key actors […]

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AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AND OTHER MARKETS CESS REVIEW
Posted on October 5, 2023
Over the years, market Cess charges on agricultural produce by different counties at different rates have negatively affected the price in the commodity markets. In a country where agriculture serves as the backbone to most of the population, careful and strategic assessment of these tax provisions is paramount. It is crucial to strike a balance […]

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LATE BLIGHT IN POTATOES
Posted on October 5, 2023
Late blight is a devastating disease that affects potatoes and other plants in the Solanaceae family. The first recorded outbreak of late blight in potatoes occurred in the early 1840s in Europe, and it quickly spread to other parts of the world. The disease was responsible for the ‘Irish Potato Famine’ in the mid-19th century, […]

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THE GOVERNMENT IS SET TO IMPLEMENT THE WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM ACT, 2019
Posted on October 5, 2023
The government is set to implement the Warehouse Receipt System Act, 2019, that establishes a well-regulated trading system for agricultural commodities that links buyers and sellers. Speaking during a press conference at State House Nairobi, H.E. President William Samoei Ruto stated that the system creates an ecosystem with opportunities for the private sector and the […]

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REVIEW OF POTATO VARIETY RELEASE ATTRIBUTES
Posted on October 5, 2023
In the recent past, the release of new potato varieties has been expanding over time. Presently, we have over 67 different potato varieties released to the farmer and the market at large. However, the adoption has been very slow, as most of these varieties have not been taken up by the farmers and processors, who […]

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PROMOTING HYBRID TRUE POTATO SEED TECHNOLOGY
Posted on October 5, 2023
One of the key bottlenecks in the potato industry is the shortage of quality seeds. Various efforts and initiatives have been undertaken by the government, KEPHIS, and other partners to improve the seed potato industry. These initiatives include private accreditation, increased seed producers, the release of more potato varieties, the adoption of new seed production […]

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UTAFITI SERA FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP
Posted on October 5, 2023
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
Posted on October 5, 2023
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
Posted on September 14, 2023
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
Posted on September 14, 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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13th World Potato Congress 2026

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