From Farm to Mind: How Potatoes Support Mental Well-Being

By Mercy Wambui, Mental health has become a growing public health concern, especially in rural communities facing food insecurity and economic challenges….

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How Farmers Can Increase Potato Yields Without Increasing Acreage

By Gibson Waite, Potato farming is an important source of food and income for millions of households worldwide. However, many farmers face…

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NPCK Advances Standardization of Rooted Apical Cuttings Training Materials

  As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Kenya’s seed potato sector, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), through the Kenya Sustainable…

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NPCK Participates in Kenya’s Agriconnect Compact Pre-Launch Event

The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in the pre-launch of the Kenya AgriConnect Compact on 16 June 2026 at Radisson Blu…

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NPCK Partners with aak-GROW and Stakeholders to Inspire the Next Generation of Sustainable Farmers

The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), in partnership with aak-GROW/CropLife Kenya, Egerton University, the 4K Club, and other agricultural stakeholders, held…

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Late Poster Abstract Submission Opens for the 13th World Potato Congress

By Mary Mwende The Late Poster Abstract Submission Portal for the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC 2026) has officially opened, providing researchers, innovators,…

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Editorial: Strong Policy Momentum and Growing Innovation in Kenya’s Potato Sector

May 2026 was a defining month for Kenya’s potato sector, marked by strong policy direction, active stakeholder engagement, and growing regional and global…

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Potato Flakes: Unlocking New Opportunities Through Value Addition.

By Brenda Nyawira, As the demand for convenient and ready-to-use food products continues to grow, potato flakes are emerging as an important value-added product within the potato industry. Produced…

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International Potato Day 2026 Spotlights Innovation, Seed Systems and Market Reforms in Timau

On 29th May 2026, more than 1,200 stakeholders from Kenya’s potato value…

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NPCK Hosts High-Level Delegation from Namibia to Explore Collaboration in Potato Sector Development

On 14 May 2026, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) hosted a high-level delegation from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB)…

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