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CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON CONSTITUTING NATIONAL POTATO STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
Participating institutions: MoA&LD crops department, STAK, Egerton University, CIP, Sereni fries, ADC Molo, Ministry of Agriculture and livestock, Meru county, KEPHIS and NPCK NPCK in partnership with Solidaridad organized for…
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KALRO KABETE FIELD DAY
Farmer being trained during the KALRO field day NPCK in collaboration with KALRO Kabete, CIP, and other partners established a potato demonstration plot at KALRO’s farm where various technologies,…
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POTATO HARVESTING AND HANDLING
Maturity period of potatoes varies from one variety to another. The maturity is usually indicated by yellowing of the crop’s leaves. If the field is under irrigation, the practice should…
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POTATOES CONTAIN ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants are substances that prevent the formation of harmful free radicals, which are reactive atoms that can accumulate in your body and contribute to chronic disease. Studies show that…
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STRENGTHENING SEED SYSTEMS AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA: PERSPECTIVES ON POLITICAL ECONOMY AND POLICY PROCESSES
Participants of the strengthening seed system and market development forum Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development of Egerton University, Centre for African Bio-Entrepreneurship (CABE) in partnership with International Food…
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A SIMPLE, HAND-HELD DECISION SUPPORT DESIGNED TOOL TO HELP RESOURCE-POOR FARMERS IMPROVE POTATO LATE BLIGHT MANAGEMENT
Farmers at ATC Njabini being trained on a simple hand-held decision support tool. The International Potato Center held a farmer’s field day at ATC Njabini Nyandarua county to introduce to…
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FARMERS WELCOME NEW SEED POTATO PRODUCING TECHNOLOGY
A new seed potato production technology known as apical rooted cuttings was recently introduced in the country, promising to provide a viable alternative to mini-tubers and accelerate high-quality seed…
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POTATO CHIPS, AS WE KNOW THEM, WERE INVENTED BY MISTAKE
http:Homemade Potato Chips Recipe – Food Republic Next time you are thrusting fistfuls of crisps in your mouth, keep in mind that if it wasn’t for the passive-aggressive move by…
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FARMERS TRAINING IN A DEMO FARM IN NAITUYUPAKI, NAROK COUNTY
Farmer training in Naituyupaki farm, Narok County. NPCK has continued to support and promote the potato industry in Kenya through partnerships with various actors and players in the subsector. One…
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KEVIAN POTATO PROJECT
Kevian Kenya Group has established a tissue culture lab at our Hanna Roses farm in Muranga County off Gatanga road. We source our certified Invitros from KEPHIS Muguga and…
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