NPCK PARTICIPATES IN THE LAUNCH OF POTATO MULTISTAKEHOLDER PLATFORM IN NIGERIA AND CAMEROON

A potato multi-stakeholder platform is an organization or a body created to act as an avenue for potato information sharing, to help address challenges and advocate for policy change…

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NYANDARUA POTATO FARMERS FIELD DAY

The Potato Value Chain Capacity Building (PCB) Project which is being implemented by IFDC and other partners in Nyandarua County targets to increase revenue for 3,000 smallholder farmers through…

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LATE BLIGHT MANAGEMENT MEETING

Late blight is a disease that is caused by a pathogen called phytophthora infestans whose primary host is potato but can infect other crops like tomato. This disease can…

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THE 2019 EASTERN AND CENTRAL REGION POTATO FAIR

The Eastern and Central Region Potato Fair was held on 29th November 2019 in Meru County. Over 30 exhibitors displayed their products and services in the areas of Crop…

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IMPACT OF DIFFERENT SEED POTATO SPACING ON YIELD

Good crop spacing is one of the agronomic practices that contribute to high yield of various crops when followed appropriately. In potato production, spacing of tubers during planting should…

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HOW TO STORE POTATOES AT HOME

Potato is a nutritious food that is widely enjoyed around the world . Its popularity can be partly attributed to its wide availability as a staple food.  Being a vegetable…

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POTATO VOCABULARIES EXPLAINED

This month, we shall learn about two Common Potato pests; Aphids and Tuber moth. Aphids This is an insect that sucks sap from plants and transmit viral diseases like potato…

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POTATO GOODNESS CORNER

In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare Potato smoothie. Ingredients: 4 large potatoes 2 cups of milk 2 table spoons of cocoa powder 1 table…

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THE SECOND SPEAKER’S ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSES AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY

The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in the second Speaker’s Roundtable meeting with the 12th Parliament from 17th to 19th October 2019 in Mombasa. The Speaker’s Roundtable meetings enables the…

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NAROK COUNTY LAUNCHES THE 2019 POTATO REGULATIONS

The county government of Narok continues to engage all potato stakeholders with an aim of developing the potato industry in the county. On 9th September 2019, the county convened…

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