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  • PROMOTING HYBRID TRUE POTATO SEED TECHNOLOGY

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 5, 2023

    One of the key bottlenecks in the potato industry is the shortage of quality seeds. Various efforts and initiatives have been undertaken by the government, KEPHIS, and other partners…


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  • UTAFITI SERA FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 5, 2023

    Food insecurity remains an enduring and pressing challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Kenya is no exception. The situation during the first half of 2023 was particularly distressing, with evidence…


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  • FACTS AND FUN

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 5, 2023

    Trending discussions in potato industry wall       About Mayan Gold potato Variety Description/Taste Mayan Gold potatoes are moderately sized, elongated tubers that have an…


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  • The 6TH NATIONAL POTATO CONFERENCE AND TRADE FAIR

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 14, 2023

    A section of Participants during day one of the conference. NPCK and partners held the 6th National Potato Conference on 30th and 31st May 2023 at the KALRO HQ…


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  • CELEBRATIONS OF WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2023

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 14, 2023

    NPCK Staff Training Participants on Viazi Soko and Business Opportunities for Youth   NPCK participated and Trained farmers during the World Food Safety Day for the year 2023 which was organized…


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  • REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 14, 2023

    A section of the Participants during regenerative agriculture meeting Statistics have shown that by 2050, the Kenyan population will be approximately 90 million. Historically, our production level has been diminishing…


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  • WORLD POTATO CONGRESS ADOPTS DECLARATION TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 14, 2023

    The World Potato Congress (WPC) has officially adopted the Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security, which details how to support countries struggling with food insecurity, a…


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  • CASH CROP CONFERENCE 2023 TOOK PLACE IN KENYA

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 14, 2023

    CCC 2023 Participants during courtesy visit to KALRO Tigoni Potato Council and Tegemeo Institute have been members of the Agri Benchmark’s global network for many years. Agri Benchmark is…


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  • DIGITALIZATION OF POTATO PRODUCTION AND MARKETING

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 14, 2023

    Training session on Viazi Soko Digital Platform Kenya is one among the ten fastest growing digital economies in the world. Digital transformation is the driving force for innovative, inclusive and…


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