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  • Preparing for International Day of Potato 2026

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    By Brenda Nyawira, Every year, the global community comes together to recognize the important role of potatoes in food security, nutrition, livelihoods, and sustainable agricultural development…


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  • Cultivating the Future: How Drone Technology is Transforming Kenya’s Potato Value Chain

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    As the second most important food crop after maize in Kenya, the potato industry is a cornerstone of national food security and livelihoods, employing an estimated 2.5 million people…


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  • KSTCIE Strengthens Oversight on Potato Seed and Bio-Inputs

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    By  Mercy Wambui The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in a Kenya Standing Technical Committee on Imports and Exports (KSTCIE) meeting held at Kilimo House on 30th March…


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  • Seed Stakeholders forum at KEPHIS

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    By Mercy Wambui, KEPHIS plays a critical role in quality seed assurance by regulating, inspecting, testing, and certifying seed to ensure that farmers access high-quality planting materials. KEPHIS establishes and…


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  • Travel Bursary Support Announcement and Criteria – World Potato Congress – 13th event hosted by Kenya

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    The World Potato Congress Inc, (WPC) is a committed partner with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help achieve the common goal of improving food security and…


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  • Opportunities and Challenges of Early-Year Long Rains for Potato Farmers in Kenya

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    By Steve Mungai, Potato farming is a key agricultural activity in Kenya, supporting food security and livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers. Potatoes are highly sensitive to rainfall patterns, and…


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  • Driving Growth Through Collaboration, Innovation and Preparedness

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    As we move further into the year, April presents an important opportunity to reflect on the progress being made across the potato value chain and the collective efforts…


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  • How the Crop Irish Potato Regulations 2019 is a game changer in the potato industry

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    By Jack Odhiambo The Irish Potato Regulations 2019 were introduced to improve potato quality, protect farmers from exploitation, and strengthen access to better markets. The National Potato Council of Kenya…


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  • Strengthening RAC Systems: KSPI Consortium Engagement at Lengechek.

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 5, 2026

    RAC technology uses tissue culture to produce disease-free seedlings that increase yields by 40%. Recent fieldwork at Lengechek Cooperative addressed implementation challenges and distribution needs to scale this innovation…


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  • NPCK Hosts Bi-Annual Seed Stakeholders Forum to Strengthen Kenya’s Seed Potato Sector .

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 5, 2026

    The Seed Stakeholders Forum unites public and private actors to resolve constraints in the national seed supply. Discussions focus on clearing certification bottlenecks and increasing awareness of industrial processing…


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