PROPOSED INTRODUCTION FOR CULTIVATION OF POTATO (solanum tuberosum l.) WITH RESISTANCE TO LATE BLIGHT (phytophthora infestans) DEVELOPED THROUGH MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) in collaboration with International Potato Center (CIP), and African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have proposed a release of Potato (solanum tuberosum1.) with…

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BACTERIAL WILT IN POTATOES

Bacterial wilt is caused by a soil-borne bacterium named Ralstonia Solanacearum (formerly Pseudomonas Solanacearum). Potato wilt bacterium mainly inhabits the roots and enters the root system at points of…

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INNOVATIONS AND SOLUTIONS IN POTATO PRODUCTION IN KENYA

Potato consumption has been rapidly growing in Kenya, driving the need to increase production and improve quality and access to the markets. It is, therefore, important for all stakeholders…

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Potato farm demonstrations

During the long rains season from April to August 2024, NPCK, in collaboration with Kisima Farm, IPM Potato Group, Agrico PSA, FreshCrop Ltd, Solynta HPTS, Elgon Kenya, Bayer, Syngenta,…

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SHORT RAINS SEED DISTRIBUTION

NPCK in collaboration with Viazi Kings Limited distributed the seeds to farmers for the short rain season August to October. The bags ordered through Viazisoko digital platform were more…

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AT NPCK, WE VALUE COOPERATIVES

Through the Reclaim Sustainability Project supported by Solidaridad and Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) project supported by AGRA, NPCK in collaboration with the County government of Meru conducted a…

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Food system transformation -Nairobi City County perspective

The transformation of food systems is critical to achieving sustainable development, improving public health, and addressing the challenges of climate change, food security and safety. It emphasizes on the…

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REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, MERU COUNTY POTATO STRATEGY 2024-2028

The County Potato Strategy (CPS) is a policy document that aligns with the National Potato Strategy, Kenya Vision 2030 and County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP). The policy document factors…

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ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT OF POTATO FARMER GROUPS AND COOPERATIVES

 NPCK has embarked on conducting a need assessment for farmer groups and cooperatives. The exercise will help in establishing their status quo which includes current gaps, their strengths and…

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TRAINING OF VILLAGE-BASED ADVISORS AT EGERTON UNIVERSITY

 The KSPI project aims to create employment for 4,873 youth and women through Village Based Advisors (VBAs). These VBAs are entrepreneurs recruited to support potato farmers in improving production…

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