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POTATOES CONTAIN ANTIOXIDANTS

Posted by npckwebsite on February 1, 2023

Antioxidants are substances that prevent the formation of harmful free radicals, which are reactive atoms that can accumulate in your body and contribute to chronic disease. Studies show that…

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STRENGTHENING SEED SYSTEMS AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA: PERSPECTIVES ON POLITICAL ECONOMY AND POLICY PROCESSES

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

Participants of the strengthening seed system and market development forum Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development of Egerton University, Centre for African Bio-Entrepreneurship (CABE) in partnership with International Food…

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A SIMPLE, HAND-HELD DECISION SUPPORT DESIGNED TOOL TO HELP RESOURCE-POOR FARMERS IMPROVE POTATO LATE BLIGHT MANAGEMENT

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

Farmers at ATC Njabini being trained on a simple hand-held decision support tool. The International Potato Center held a farmer’s field day at ATC Njabini Nyandarua county to introduce to…

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FARMERS WELCOME NEW SEED POTATO PRODUCING TECHNOLOGY

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

A new seed potato production technology known as apical rooted cuttings was recently introduced in the country, promising to provide a viable alternative to mini-tubers and accelerate high-quality seed…

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POTATO CHIPS, AS WE KNOW THEM, WERE INVENTED BY MISTAKE

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

http:Homemade Potato Chips Recipe – Food Republic Next time you are thrusting fistfuls of crisps in your mouth, keep in mind that if it wasn’t for the passive-aggressive move by…

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FARMERS TRAINING IN A DEMO FARM IN NAITUYUPAKI, NAROK COUNTY

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

Farmer training in Naituyupaki farm, Narok County. NPCK has continued to support and promote the potato industry in Kenya through partnerships with various actors and players in the subsector. One…

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KEVIAN POTATO PROJECT

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

Kevian Kenya Group has established a tissue culture lab at our Hanna Roses farm in Muranga County off Gatanga road. We source our certified Invitros from KEPHIS Muguga and…

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TRAINING ON SORTING AND GRADING OF POTATOES AT TILOA, KURESOI NORH

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

Takicham Tiloa CBO being trained on Good Agricultural Practices NPCK and Hand in Hand has been conductiong farmer trainings and Takicham Tiloa CBO from Nakuru was one of the beneficiaries….

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STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION MEETING ON THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION NOTIFICATIONS

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

Participants at the workshop both from the public and private sector A stakeholder consultation meeting organized by Agrochemicals Association of Kenya in collaboration with the State Department for Trade and…

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WORKSHOP ON HYBRID TRUE POTATO SEEDS

Posted by npckwebsite on October 18, 2022

Workshop participants at the field analyzing the yield level of the hybrid true potato seed Solynta Ltd and key stakeholders held a workshop on True Potato Seeds in September 2022. Despite…

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13th World Potato Congress 2026

Stay in the Loop with Exciting WPC 2026 Updates!