Potato Planting and Management: A Pathway to Food Security and Farmer Prosperity

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L) is among Kenya’s most important food and cash crops. Ranked second only to maize, it plays a vital role in food and nutrition security, poverty…

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On the Ground: A Firsthand Look into Kenya’s Potato Markets

Potatoes are a vital staple in Kenya, not just on the plate, but across the agricultural economy. Recently, NPCK embarked on a focused tour of two key potato markets…

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NPCK STRENGTHENS POTATO VALUE CHAIN THROUGH FARMER TRAININGS, FIELD DAYS AND SOIL SAMPLE FOR ANALYSIS

Throughout August 2025, the NPCK, in partnership with county governments, FAO, and other stakeholders, held a series of farmer field days and trainings across Nandi, Vihiga, and…

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Meru Potato Future- the Meru County Potato Strategy

Potato is one of the most important crop enterprises in Meru County, serving both as a staple food and as a cash crop. The industry contributes significantly…

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Harmonizing Potato Standards Through a Code of Practice

The potato value chain in Kenya plays a central role in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. However, inconsistencies in production, handling, and marketing standards have often limited…

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East Africa Moves to Harmonize Market Information Systems and Strengthen Regional Food Balance Sheet

The just concluded Market Information Systems (MIS) and Regional Food Balance Sheet (RFBS) Forum was held in Arusha, Tanzania, on 20–21 August 2025, convened by…

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WPC PRESIDENT PETER VANDERZAAG PARTICIPATES IN OFFICIAL VISIT TO KENYA TO LAUNCH CAMPAIGN FOR THE 13TH WORLD POTATO CONGRESS.

Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President of the World Potato Congress, was in Kenya this month to participate in the official launch of the logistics and planning for the 13th World…

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ROOTED APICAL CUTTINGS (RAC):

REVOLUTIONIZING SEED PRODUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY 26TH JULY 2025 In recent years, the ‘Rooted Apical Cutting (RAC)’ technology has emerged as a game-changing innovation in the seed production landscape—particularly in vegetatively…

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