About Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) |
| State Corporation established under the KALR Act, No 17 of 2013, with the aim of restructuring agricultural and livestock research into a dynamic, innovative, responsive and well-coordinated system driven by a common vision and goal (www.kalro.org) |
Projects
| Climate-smart adaptive technologies for sustainable production and postharvest management and utilization of ware potato in Kenya |
Area/County of coverage
Uasin Gishu,
Elgeyo Marakwet
Nyandarua
Period
| January 2020 – December 2021 |
Objective
| 1. Evaluate and upscale integrated soil, water, pest and disease management technologies and practices in potato production
2. Validate and transfer improved post harvest ware potato management and utilization technologies 3. Introduce and validate mechanized potato production and handling technologies 4. Improve and integrate interactive ICT applications in potato production and marketing |
Implementer(s)
- Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
- University of Nairobi
- Moi University
- University of Eldoret
Funding partners
IDA & the Gok
Project Activities
| Integrating legumes in potato production systems for improved soil nutrient and water uptake efficiency and erosion control
Integrating novel varieties in management of bacterial wilt, potato cyst nematodes and foliar diseases Integrated management of aphids and potato tuber moth in farmers’ production and storage settings |
Project News/Achievements
| Project is newly launched |
Link To other details/read more
| Collaborating with National Potato Council of Kenya & Sereni Fries Limited |