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Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN): The Hidden Threat to Potato Farming in Kenya
Introduction Potato farming is a vital source of food and income for thousands of Kenyan households. However, an invisible pest, the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), is quietly undermining yields and…
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How Rooted Apical Cutting (RAC) Technology is Revolutionizing Potato Farming in Kenya
Potato farming plays a critical role in Kenya’s food security and income generation, especially in counties like Nyandarua, Nakuru, and Meru. Yet, for decades, farmers have struggled with access…
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Viazi Soko – The Digital Platform Empowering Potato Farmers in Kenya
Digital agriculture is gaining ground in Kenya, and one of the standout platforms is Viazi Soko, developed by the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK). This innovative system connects…
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Smart cold storage Solutions Helping Kenyan Potato Farmers Cut Post-Harvest Losses
Potatoes are Kenya’s second most important food crop after maize. However, farmers lose up to 30–40% of their harvest due to poor storage. Smart cold storage solutions are now…
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Breaking Barriers to Boost Horticulture Trade in COMESA
Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) remain one of the biggest obstacles to seamless cross-border trade within the COMESA region. Lengthy border procedures, inconsistent application of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, duplication…
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Farmers training in Nandi County Trained on Soil Health, Input Sourcing, and field officers training on Safe Use of Chemicals by AAK grow.
In a bid to strengthen agricultural productivity and sustainability, farmers in Nandi County recently benefited from a comprehensive training program focusing on soil health, fertility management,…
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NPCK signs MoU with FIPS Africa
NPCK and Farm Input Promotions Africa (FIPS Africa) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term partnership aimed at enhancing potato productivity, strengthening the…
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Battling Pesticide Resistance in Kenyan Potato Production – The Late Blight Challenge
Potatoes are a critical staple and cash crop for many smallholder farmers in Kenya. Yet yields remain far below their potential: while Kenyan potato farms could produce 30–40 tonnes…
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NPCK Leads the Fight Against Potato Pests: New Varieties Malaika & Glen Launched
The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), in partnership with leading research institutions, has spearheaded the introduction of two new potato varieties—Malaika and Glen—to help farmers overcome the devastating…
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Editorial
Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the NPCK Newsletter. This issue comes at a pivotal time for the potato sector in Kenya, where innovation, collaboration, and resilience are…
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13th World Potato Congress 2026
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