• Why Weed Control Is a Critical Factor in Potato Production in Kenya

    Posted on November 12, 2025

    Potato farming plays a significant role in Kenya’s agricultural sector, serving as a major staple food and a source of income for thousands of smallholder farmers across highland regions such as Nakuru, Nyandarua, Meru, Elgeyo Marakwet, Bomet, and Bungoma. Despite its importance, the productivity of potato farming remains low compared to global averages. One of […]

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  • Follow up on the harmonization of potato standards and traceability measures

    Posted on November 12, 2025

    The National Potato Council of Kenya, in collaboration with the Kenya Bureau of Standards ad AFA continues to advance efforts toward harmonizing potato standards and strengthening traceability across the potato value chain. A technical committee comprising key stakeholders including farmers, seed merchants, fertilizer and agrochemical companies, traders, processors, researchers such as KALRO and KEPHIS, development […]

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  • Strengthening the Potato Value Chain Through Collective Action and Market Linkages

    Posted on November 12, 2025

    The collaboration between NPCK, Viazi Kings, Global Development Incubator (GDI), and Kuza is driving a transformative shift in the potato value chain through the Viazi Soko platform. The partnership focuses on linking Village-Based Advisors (VBAs) and agripreneurs to organized systems of input access, aggregation, and market linkages, ensuring that smallholder farmers benefit from improved efficiency, […]

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  • Standard Chartered Marathon 2025

    Posted on November 12, 2025

    NPCK participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2025 under the theme “Together We Run Further.”               Over 70 participants from NPCK and partner organizations; including HZPC, Fresh Crop, CIP, Sereni Fries, Agrico, Kevian, ICIPE, Nichosville Shamba Village, Wedgehut, Kaizen TopMark, Loska, Viazi Kings, Jancota, and Friends of Potato joined […]

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  • October 2025 Newsletter Editorial

    Posted on November 12, 2025

    October 2025 has been a defining month for Kenya’s potato value chain — a month where commitment translated into action, and partnerships evolved into measurable progress. NPCK continues to demonstrate that coordination, innovation, and collaboration are the bedrock of a sustainable agricultural transformation. Across the country, and indeed across the region, NPCK’s leadership in uniting […]

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  • ENHANCING POTATO PRODUCTION WITH CLIMATE-SMART VARIETIES

    Posted on September 30, 2025

    Climate change poses a growing threat to food security, with potato production being highly vulnerable to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increased pest and disease pressure. To sustain yields and improve resilience, farmers require access to climate-smart technologies — with resilient potato varieties playing a central role. Potatoes are sensitive to both abiotic and biotic […]

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  • Potato Contract Farming: Opportunities and responsibilities for Farmers

    Posted on September 30, 2025

    Potato contract farming is increasingly becoming a reliable approach for farmers who seek security in production and marketing. Among its greatest advantages is the guarantee of market access at agreed prices. This shields farmers from the unpredictability of market volatility, where oversupply or exploitation by middlemen often lowers farm-gate prices. By working under a contract, […]

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  • Agriculture Meets Technology: Shaping the Future of Farming

    Posted on September 30, 2025

    Farming is rapidly evolving beyond the traditional image of hoes and tractors. The rise of AgTech — a fusion of agriculture and technology — is reshaping how food is grown, harvested, and delivered. From drones and sensors to artificial intelligence and robotics, technology is helping farmers produce more while using fewer resources. Precision Agriculture is […]

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  • NPCK Participates in Mechanized Potato Planting Field Day Organized by Egerton University

    Posted on September 30, 2025

    On 23rd September 2025, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) took part in a highly impactful field day event focused on mechanized potato planting. The event, organized by Egerton University under the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) project, was held at the Kaimbaga, Olkalou Nyandarua hosted by a potato farmer. Funded by the Alliance […]

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  • Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN): The Hidden Threat to Potato Farming in Kenya

    Posted on September 30, 2025

    Introduction Potato farming is a vital source of food and income for thousands of Kenyan households. However, an invisible pest, the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), is quietly undermining yields and farmer livelihoods across the country. PCN are microscopic soil-dwelling worms (Globodera spp.) that attack potato roots, leading to stunted plants, yellowing leaves, and yield losses […]

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