HERBICIDE DRIFT IN KALRO MARIDAS MOLO: IMPORTANCE OF RESPONSIBLE SPRAYING PRACTICES

Herbicide drift occurs when spray droplets are carried by wind or air currents away from the intended target area. This can lead to unintended exposure of nearby crops, water…

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF POTATO 2025

NPCK successfully hosted a two-day celebration to mark the International Day of Potato (IDP), drawing together more than 3,000 participants from across the potato value chain. The events highlighted…

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UNLOCKING PRODUCTIVITY: WHY MECHANIZATION MATTERS IN POTATO FARMING

Potato farming is a major source of food and income in Kenya, especially in high-potential areas like Meru, Nyeri, and Nakuru. Yet many farmers continue to struggle with low…

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EMPOWERING NANDI COUNTY POTATO FARMERS: NPCK-KSPI LEADS HARVESTING AND LONG RAINS PLANTING DEMONSTRATIONS

In a major boost to potato farming in Nandi County, NPCK, through the KSPI, successfully concluded a series of training and demonstration farm activities focused on equipping farmers with…

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THE YIELD AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF WASTE POTATO PEEL

Waste potato peels, commonly regarded as an agro-industrial byproduct, possess notable yield and quality characteristics that make them valuable for various applications such as bioenergy, animal feed, food additives,…

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KENYA POTATO MARKET UPDATE – APRIL 2025 PRICE TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

In April 2025, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) continues to play a key role in enhancing market transparency and supporting evidence-based decision-making within the potato value chain….

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CROPS IRISH POTATO REGULATIONS 2019, WHAT IT OFFERS

The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019 were established to create a supportive policy and regulatory framework aimed at addressing the key challenges within the potato subsector. Components of the regulation;…

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POTATO INDUSTRY POISED FOR REVIVAL AS FARMERS ADOPT CLIMATE-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES

By Waikwa Maina-Contributor, Nation Media Group (Thursday, April 03, 2025) Hit by the realities of climate change, potato farmers are in a race to adopt climate-friendly technologies, drought-tolerant varieties and…

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PROGRESS UPDATE ON CEHA PROJECT: MATCHING GRANTS IN KENYA’S AVOCADO VALUE CHAIN

The COMESA East Africa Horticultural Accelerator (CEHA) project is steadily advancing agribusiness growth through its matching grants initiative. In Kenya, two agribusinesses working in the avocado value chain have…

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