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NPCK Advances Sustainable Potato Production Through KSPI Field Engagements in Nyandarua and Meru.
The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), through the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI), continues to demonstrate its central role in advancing sustainable potato production across Kenya through strategic,…
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Essential “Dos” of Successful Potato Farming.
By Esther Wanja, Successful farming begins with soil testing to determine nutrient needs and detect diseases. Optimal yields require balanced nutrition and careful site selection to avoid waterlogged fields. Achieving top-tier…
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Handling Seeds to Avoid Damage.
Protecting delicate sprouts during storage and transport is critical for ensuring a full crop stand. Gentle handling and proper planting depth ensure that certified seeds emerge strongly. Proper handling of…
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Handling Seeds to Avoid Damage.
Protecting delicate sprouts during storage and transport is critical for ensuring a full crop stand. Gentle handling and proper planting depth ensure that certified seeds emerge strongly. Proper handling of…
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Irish Potato Regulations 2019.
The 2019 Regulations enforce 50kg standard packaging and farmer registration to protect producers from exploitation. These laws mandate quality control through sorting and grading to ensure food safety and…
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Navigating the 2026 Long Rains
The 2026 long rains offer a chance to replenish soil moisture through early planting. Success depends on proactive disease scouting for late blight and implementing robust drainage to prevent…
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Building a Stronger Potato Sector Through Innovation, Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
Kenya’s potato industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Once viewed primarily as a food security crop, the potato has increasingly become a strategic value chain capable of creating jobs,…
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WPC 2026 Advances with Open Call for Travel Bursary Programme
Preparations for the World Potato Congress 2026, set to be hosted in Kenya, continue to gather momentum with the official launch of the Travel Bursary Programme, a key…
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NPCK and ASARECA Strengthen Collaboration to Boost the Potato Value Chain
Kampala, Uganda – May 26, 2025The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) and the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and…
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