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National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP
Posted on July 31, 2019
Ms. Charity Maina of NPCK during the official launch of the NARIGP potato VC Stakeholders Platform in Nandi. The Stakeholder Platform will identify and address issues of common concerns in the potato value chain in the county. The National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Project (NARIGP) is a Government of Kenya and World Bank/ International Development […]

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ZEBA Trials and Field Day
Posted on July 31, 2019
Weighing a sample of ware potatoes from the trials in Nyandarua at the Zeba field day. NPCK draws synergies from a wide membership of organizations and forges partnerships that are beneficial to the farming communities. NPCK has partnered with UPL, to promote a product called Zeba. This is a starch-based, superabsorbent soil enhancer designed to […]

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Opportunities for Youths in Seed Potato Production
Posted on July 31, 2019
Cuttings in a glass house undergoing rapid multiplication. NPCK has embarked on a mission to sensitize and support youths on the various business opportunities along the potato value chain. One such mission took place on 10th May 2019 at KALRO Tigoni with an aim of showcasing some of the new technologies in potato seed production […]

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Mau Fleet Sacco Members sensitized on the potato regulations
Posted on July 31, 2019
Mau Fleet Sacco farmers during the potato regulations sensitization forum in Nakuru On Saturday 29th June 2019, NPCK engaged with over 50 large scale potato farmers in Nakuru Town. The farmers who belong to Mau Fleet Sacco, gathered to be sensitized on the new potato regulations 2019. The sensitization exercise was conducted at Texas Hotel […]

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Bungoma County Farmers Sensitized on the new Potato Regulations
Posted on July 31, 2019
NPCK staff sensitizing Bungoma County farmers on potato regulations On 26th June 2019 NPCK sensitized over 100 farmers drawn from various sub counties in Bungoma County on the Crops (Irish Potato) regulations, 2019. The farmers had converged at Mabanga ATC to elect interim committee members for the Bungoma County Potato Cooperative society. NPCK also trained […]

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YARA MILA Fertilizer trial
Posted on July 31, 2019
The crop is three weeks old – 48 plots under different treatments One way NPCK seeks to build a robust potato industry is by promoting best practices in the production of potato in order to achieve high quality standards and at the same time improve yields. The Potato Council in partnership with YARA MILA fertilizer […]

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Presentation of the ASTGS to the Private Sector
Posted on July 31, 2019
Principal Secretary, state department for crops development, Prof. Hamadi Boga and other guests during the ASTGS breakfast meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi on13th of June 2019. NPCK attended a meeting organized by Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi on13th of June 2019 .The meeting was intended to give […]

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Quality Control and Tracking of Certified Seeds
Posted on July 31, 2019
The sample of Standard Packaging Bags for Seeds Seed quality assurance is an important aspect of seed potato production, storage and distribution. A good quality seed potato has a potential of increasing yield by 30 to 50 per cent compared to “recycled” seeds. In the recent past, a number of clients have complained of buying […]

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Agricultural Technology Development Center Meeting
Posted on July 31, 2019
A multi-slicer The department of Agriculture Technology Development Centre (ATDC –Ruiru) which is under ministry of Agriculture, livestock and fisheries, organized for a meeting with the NPCK on 30TH May 2019 in Ruiru. ATDC is a national station established for capacity building, promotion and adoption of appropriate tested and validated agricultural technologies used in value […]

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How to make Potato Flour
Posted on July 31, 2019
Potato flour: It can be used as an ingredient for soup thickener and even baking purposes. Simply peel the potatoes, wash, cook and then mash them. Spread the paste out on a dehydrator for 12 to 20 hours. Then run them through a blender to crush into fine powder or use a pestle and mortar. […]

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