MOU SIGNING WITH THE LAIKIPIA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Laikipia County Government to enhance potato farming in the region. This partnership is part…

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FINANCIAL INCLUSION: A CATALYST FOR THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN

Financial inclusion is essential for strengthening potato value chain by offering farmers, traders, and processors crucial access to credit, insurance, and digital payment solutions. This access is vital for…

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ADVANCING SEED POTATO INDUSTRY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Challenges with seed availability and access continue to critically impact potato production in Kenya. Although the number of certified seed producers has increased over the years. The industry, however,…

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CHECKING THE QUALITY OF SEED POTATO

Checking the seed quality in Freshcrop and Global South Potato group on 31/01/2025   NPCK, through the KSPI project, supports the farmers to access quality…

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POTATO SUCCESS STARTS IN THE FIELD: THE ROLE OF FARMER FIELD DAYS

The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) has been at the forefront of promoting potato farming through Farmer Field Days across key potato-growing counties, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Meru, Nandi,…

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SHORT RAINS FARM DEMOS

NPCK in partnership with potato seed companies, agrochemical and fertilizer companies actively participated in the planning and planting of potato demonstration farms to transfer useful knowledge and information to…

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THE POTATO TEAM CONTINUES TO SHINE AT THE ANNUAL STANDARD CHARTERED MARATHON

For yet another year, the Potato Team constituted the International Potato Center (CIP), Sereni Fries, Agrico Potato Services Limited, Viazi Kings Limited, Kirinyaga Seeds Limited, Nichosville Dyslexia Shamba Village…

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WORLD FOOD DAY

The World Food Day 2024  took place from October 16th to 18th, in Nandi County, Kaimosi, Kapsabet Sub-County.. The event, themed “Right to Food for a Better Life and…

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MECHANIZATION IMPACTS POTATO PRODUCTION IN KENYA

The use of nationally certified seed currently covers less than five percent of the acreage — a key impediment to growth in the sector. The International Potato Center (CIP)…

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MANAGING POTATO DISEASES: COMMON ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

Potato is vulnerable to several pathogenic organisms all of which can cause severe quality and yield losses. As a consequence, potato production is highly reliant on agrochemicals to manage…

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