On 24th July 2019 NPCK convened a meeting at Ol’Kalou, Nyandarua County to educate farmers on the new Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019. In attendance were the County ministry of agriculture representatives, International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) representative and over 40 farmers drawn from various sub-counties in the County. The purposes of regulation and key provisions of the regulations were explained. Among the areas covered included registration, buying and selling, marketing, sorting, grading, collection centers, packaging and penalties for contravening any of the provisions. Framers pledged to support the regulations and abide by the requirements of the regulations.
Farmers following keenly during the Potato Regulation sensitization meeting at Ol’Kalou.