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LAUNCHING OF KANTARIA AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTER (KATIC)
Information plays an important part in the wider learning process. Resource centers have an important role to play in improving access to such useful information. A resource center collects…
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STRENGTHENING SMALL-HOLDER POTATO MARKETING GROUPS
Structured involvement of smallholder farmers in agricultural production, which is the backbone to the Kenyan economy, is key in ensuring self-employment, job creation, and investment in rural communities. However,…
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AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AND OTHER MARKETS CESS REVIEW
Over the years, market Cess charges on agricultural produce by different counties at different rates have negatively affected the price in the commodity markets. In a country where agriculture…
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LATE BLIGHT IN POTATOES
Late blight is a devastating disease that affects potatoes and other plants in the Solanaceae family. The first recorded outbreak of late blight in potatoes occurred in the early…
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THE GOVERNMENT IS SET TO IMPLEMENT THE WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM ACT, 2019
The government is set to implement the Warehouse Receipt System Act, 2019, that establishes a well-regulated trading system for agricultural commodities that links buyers and sellers. Speaking during a…
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REVIEW OF POTATO VARIETY RELEASE ATTRIBUTES
In the recent past, the release of new potato varieties has been expanding over time. Presently, we have over 67 different potato varieties released to the farmer and the…
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PROMOTING HYBRID TRUE POTATO SEED TECHNOLOGY
One of the key bottlenecks in the potato industry is the shortage of quality seeds. Various efforts and initiatives have been undertaken by the government, KEPHIS, and other partners…
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UTAFITI SERA FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP
Food insecurity remains an enduring and pressing challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Kenya is no exception. The situation during the first half of 2023 was particularly distressing, with evidence…
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FACTS AND FUN
Trending discussions in potato industry wall About Mayan Gold potato Variety Description/Taste Mayan Gold potatoes are moderately sized, elongated tubers that have an…
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The 6TH NATIONAL POTATO CONFERENCE AND TRADE FAIR
A section of Participants during day one of the conference. NPCK and partners held the 6th National Potato Conference on 30th and 31st May 2023 at the KALRO HQ…
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13th World Potato Congress 2026
Kenya: 26-30 October 2026
Join the global potato community for an innovative, research-driven, and sustainable agriculture event in the heart of East Africa!
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- Location: Sawela Lodges,Nakuru County, Kenya
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