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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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REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Posted on September 14, 2023
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
Posted on September 14, 2023
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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Posted on September 14, 2023
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CASH CROP CONFERENCE 2023 TOOK PLACE IN KENYA
Posted on September 14, 2023
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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