POTATO SUCCESS STARTS IN THE FIELD: THE ROLE OF FARMER FIELD DAYS

The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) has been at the forefront of promoting potato farming through Farmer Field Days across key potato-growing counties, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Meru, Nandi,…

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SHORT RAINS FARM DEMOS

NPCK in partnership with potato seed companies, agrochemical and fertilizer companies actively participated in the planning and planting of potato demonstration farms to transfer useful knowledge and information to…

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THE POTATO TEAM CONTINUES TO SHINE AT THE ANNUAL STANDARD CHARTERED MARATHON

For yet another year, the Potato Team constituted the International Potato Center (CIP), Sereni Fries, Agrico Potato Services Limited, Viazi Kings Limited, Kirinyaga Seeds Limited, Nichosville Dyslexia Shamba Village…

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WORLD FOOD DAY

The World Food Day 2024  took place from October 16th to 18th, in Nandi County, Kaimosi, Kapsabet Sub-County.. The event, themed “Right to Food for a Better Life and…

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MECHANIZATION IMPACTS POTATO PRODUCTION IN KENYA

The use of nationally certified seed currently covers less than five percent of the acreage — a key impediment to growth in the sector. The International Potato Center (CIP)…

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MANAGING POTATO DISEASES: COMMON ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

Potato is vulnerable to several pathogenic organisms all of which can cause severe quality and yield losses. As a consequence, potato production is highly reliant on agrochemicals to manage…

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TRAINING ON APICAL ROOTED CUTTINGS SEED POTATO MULTIPLICATION

 To promote seed potato multiplication, NPCK together with KPSI partners,visited theBaraka Women Group members in Ngenia sub-location, Mukogodo East Ward, Laikipia Northon October 1, 2024 to train on ARC…

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NEED ASSESSMENT OF POTATO FARMER GROUPS AND COOPERATIVES

A need assessment for farmer groups and cooperatives was done in Nandi Chesumei subcounty on 9th October 2024 and Meru, Buuri subcounty on 8th 0ctober 2024. During the meeting,…

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REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

NANDI Our Field Officer, Nandi County conducted visits to three selected demo farms. The goal was to assess each site for accessibility, water availability, and overall suitability, ensuring…

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FARMERS TRAINING IN NANDI COUNTY CHESUMEI SUB-COUNTY

A farmer training session was held at Lelchego Cooperative Hall in Chesumei Sub-County, Nandi County, aimed at empowering local farmers to build cooperative structures. The training emphasized the importance…

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