TRAINING ON APICAL ROOTED CUTTINGS SEED POTATO MULTIPLICATION

 To promote seed potato multiplication, NPCK together with KPSI partners,visited theBaraka Women Group members in Ngenia sub-location, Mukogodo East Ward, Laikipia Northon October 1, 2024 to train on ARC…

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NEED ASSESSMENT OF POTATO FARMER GROUPS AND COOPERATIVES

A need assessment for farmer groups and cooperatives was done in Nandi Chesumei subcounty on 9th October 2024 and Meru, Buuri subcounty on 8th 0ctober 2024. During the meeting,…

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REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

NANDI Our Field Officer, Nandi County conducted visits to three selected demo farms. The goal was to assess each site for accessibility, water availability, and overall suitability, ensuring…

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FARMERS TRAINING IN NANDI COUNTY CHESUMEI SUB-COUNTY

A farmer training session was held at Lelchego Cooperative Hall in Chesumei Sub-County, Nandi County, aimed at empowering local farmers to build cooperative structures. The training emphasized the importance…

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CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY FORUM

The Captains of the Potato Industry Dinner, held on December 20th at Pride Inn Azure in Nairobi, was a spectacular evening dedicated to celebrating the milestones and achievements in…

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ENHANCING REGIONAL TRADE

Trade in potato among EAC (East Africa Community) member countries exists due to comparative advantages in some countries over others. For this to take place, commodities must transit across…

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COMESA-EAC HORTICULTURE ACCELERATOR (CEHA) REGIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN (2025-2035)

COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) was created in 2022 by public and private sector partners to better coordinate policy, value chain development programs, financing, and Research and Development (R&D) of…

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RE-LAUNCH OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CROPS IRISH POTATO REGULATIONS 2019

The Crops Irish Potato regulations were established to create a supportive policy and regulatory framework aimed at addressing the key challenges within the potato subsector. When fully implemented, they…

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NPCK AND NANDI COUNTY SIGN MOU

NPCK signed an MOU with Nandi County Government to Boost Potato Farming on 19th December 2024. This partnership is part of the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) Project, supported…

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THE EXPANDING MARKET FOR POTATOES

Potato has always been a resilient and versatile crop, and today’s market is growing richer with opportunities that go beyond traditional uses. As demand for potatoes expands into new…

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