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  • NPCK Leads the Fight Against Potato Pests: New Varieties Malaika & Glen Launched

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 29, 2025

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), in partnership with leading research institutions, has spearheaded the introduction of two new potato varieties—Malaika and Glen—to help farmers overcome the devastating…


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  • Editorial

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 29, 2025

    Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the NPCK Newsletter. This issue comes at a pivotal time for the potato sector in Kenya, where innovation, collaboration, and resilience are…


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  • Potato Planting and Management: A Pathway to Food Security and Farmer Prosperity

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 9, 2025

    Potato (Solanum tuberosum L) is among Kenya’s most important food and cash crops. Ranked second only to maize, it plays a vital role in food and nutrition security, poverty…


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  • On the Ground: A Firsthand Look into Kenya’s Potato Markets

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 9, 2025

    Potatoes are a vital staple in Kenya, not just on the plate, but across the agricultural economy. Recently, NPCK embarked on a focused tour of two key potato markets…


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  • Potato Cyst Nematodes: A Hidden Threat to Potato Farming

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 9, 2025

    Potatoes are the most important food and cash crops globally, and the second most important after maize in Kenya. Potato production is often threatened by pests and…


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  • NPCK STRENGTHENS POTATO VALUE CHAIN THROUGH FARMER TRAININGS, FIELD DAYS AND SOIL SAMPLE FOR ANALYSIS

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 5, 2025

    Throughout August 2025, the NPCK, in partnership with county governments, FAO, and other stakeholders, held a series of farmer field days and trainings across Nandi, Vihiga, and…


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  • Meru Potato Future- the Meru County Potato Strategy

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 5, 2025

    Potato is one of the most important crop enterprises in Meru County, serving both as a staple food and as a cash crop. The industry contributes significantly…


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  • Harmonizing Potato Standards Through a Code of Practice

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 5, 2025

    The potato value chain in Kenya plays a central role in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. However, inconsistencies in production, handling, and marketing standards have often limited…


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  • Editorial

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 5, 2025

    As we close the month of August, it is clear that the potato value chain continues to stand at the heart of Kenya’s food systems and livelihoods….


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    East Africa Moves to Harmonize Market Information Systems and Strengthen Regional Food Balance Sheet

    Posted by npckwebsite on September 5, 2025

    The just concluded Market Information Systems (MIS) and Regional Food Balance Sheet (RFBS) Forum was held in Arusha, Tanzania, on 20–21 August 2025, convened by…


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