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  • CERTIFIED SEED POTATO AVAILABILITY FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 13, 2025

    NPCK plays a vital role in promoting and developing the potato sector in the country. Its efforts focus on improving production, quality, and marketing of potatoes while supporting farmers…


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  • HERBICIDE DRIFT IN KALRO MARIDAS MOLO: IMPORTANCE OF RESPONSIBLE SPRAYING PRACTICES

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 13, 2025

    Herbicide drift occurs when spray droplets are carried by wind or air currents away from the intended target area. This can lead to unintended exposure of nearby crops, water…


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  • INTERNATIONAL DAY OF POTATO 2025

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 13, 2025

    NPCK successfully hosted a two-day celebration to mark the International Day of Potato (IDP), drawing together more than 3,000 participants from across the potato value chain. The events highlighted…


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  • SHAPING HISTORY, CULTIVATING THE FUTURE OF KENYA’S POTATO SECTOR

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 13, 2025

    This May, Kenya’s potato sector stood at a defining moment of progress, promise, and purpose. From energizing field-level engagement in Nandi County to celebrating global milestones through the International…


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  • NPCK and ASARECA Strengthen Collaboration to Boost the Potato Value Chain

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 9, 2025

    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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  • UNLOCKING PRODUCTIVITY: WHY MECHANIZATION MATTERS IN POTATO FARMING

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 21, 2025

    Potato farming is a major source of food and income in Kenya, especially in high-potential areas like Meru, Nyeri, and Nakuru. Yet many farmers continue to struggle with low…


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  • EMPOWERING NANDI COUNTY POTATO FARMERS: NPCK-KSPI LEADS HARVESTING AND LONG RAINS PLANTING DEMONSTRATIONS

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 21, 2025

    In a major boost to potato farming in Nandi County, NPCK, through the KSPI, successfully concluded a series of training and demonstration farm activities focused on equipping farmers with…


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  • THE YIELD AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF WASTE POTATO PEEL

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 21, 2025

    Waste potato peels, commonly regarded as an agro-industrial byproduct, possess notable yield and quality characteristics that make them valuable for various applications such as bioenergy, animal feed, food additives,…


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  • KENYA POTATO MARKET UPDATE – APRIL 2025 PRICE TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 21, 2025

    In April 2025, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) continues to play a key role in enhancing market transparency and supporting evidence-based decision-making within the potato value chain….


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  • CROPS IRISH POTATO REGULATIONS 2019, WHAT IT OFFERS

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 21, 2025

    The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019 were established to create a supportive policy and regulatory framework aimed at addressing the key challenges within the potato subsector. Components of the regulation;…


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