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  • Irish Potato Regulations 2019.

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 5, 2026

    The 2019 Regulations enforce 50kg standard packaging and farmer registration to protect producers from exploitation. These laws mandate quality control through sorting and grading to ensure food safety and…


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  • Navigating the 2026 Long Rains

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 5, 2026

    The 2026 long rains offer a chance to replenish soil moisture through early planting. Success depends on proactive disease scouting for late blight and implementing robust drainage to prevent…


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  • Building a Stronger Potato Sector Through Innovation, Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 5, 2026

    Kenya’s potato industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Once viewed primarily as a food security crop, the potato has increasingly become a strategic…


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  • WPC 2026 Advances with Open Call for Travel Bursary Programme

    Posted by npckwebsite on April 30, 2026

    Preparations for the World Potato Congress 2026, set to be hosted in Kenya, continue to gather momentum with the official launch of the Travel Bursary Programme, a key…


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  • Long Rains Season Underway: NPCK and Viazi Kings Launch Countrywide Certified Seed Distribution.

    Posted by admin on March 19, 2026

    The long rain season has arrived and with it, a significant milestone for certified seed access across Kenya. On 20 February 2026, NPCK in conjunction with Viazi Kings Ltd…


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  • NPCK and Viazi Kings Visit Techfarm Seed Unit and Baraka Agriculture College, Molo.

    Posted by admin on March 19, 2026

    On 11 February 2026, NPCK, together with Viazi Kings Ltd, paid a visit to Techfarm Seed Unit and Baraka Agriculture College, both based in Molo, to explore opportunities for…


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  • NPCK Participates in Seed Potato Propagators Training, Lari.

    Posted by admin on March 19, 2026

    In February 2026, NPCK participated in the Seed Potato Propagators Training held in Lari, Kiambu County, organised by KEPHIS. The training addressed key challenges in potato production, including pest…


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  • Celebrating the Role of Women in Kenya’s Potato Sector.

    Posted by admin on March 19, 2026

    Women play a vital role in Kenya’s potato industry, contributing significantly to production, farm management, and household food security. Across major potato-growing regions, women are deeply involved in planting,…


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  • Viazisoko: Transforming Potato Farming Through Digital Innovation.

    Posted by admin on March 19, 2026

    Digital technology is increasingly reshaping Kenya’s agricultural sector, giving farmers faster access to information, services, and markets. Within the potato value chain, one of the most impactful innovations has…


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  • NPCK Showcases Kenya’s Potato Sector at the 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026

    Posted by admin on March 19, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya participated in the 9th Africa Agri Expo held on 11–12 February 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The event brought together agribusiness…


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