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SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN POTATO PRODUCTION THROUGH INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

Potatoes are Kenya’s second most important food crop after maize, playing a critical role in food security, nutrition, and household income. However, pests and diseases such as late blight,…

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VIAZI SOKO DIGITAL PLATFORM TRANSFORMING POTATO FARMING IN KENYA

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

The rise of digital technology in agriculture is revolutionizing how farmers grow, access, and sell their produce, and Viazi Soko is at the forefront of this transformation. This homegrown…

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UNLOCKING THE POWER OF POTATO THROUGH VALUE ADDITION

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

Potatoes are among the most important staple crops globally, consumed in various forms and grown by millions of smallholder farmers. However, their potential goes far beyond the traditional boiled…

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HOW CERTIFIED SEED AND GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES UNLOCK MAXIMUM POTATO YIELDS

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

Potato farming is more than just planting and harvesting, it is a science and a business that, when done right, can transform livelihoods and strengthen food security. For farmers…

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BEAT THE BLIGHT BEFORE IT BITES: WHY EARLY MANAGEMENT IS KEY IN CROP PROTECTION

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

Blight remains one of the most destructive and rapidly spreading crop diseases, and potato farmers in Kenya are currently facing a surge in infections across major growing counties. What…

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TRAINING VILLAGE-BASED ADVISORS TO BOOST POTATO PRODUCTIVITY AND MARKET ACCESS.

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

Under the KSPI, NPCK, in partnership with Egerton University, successfully trained 59 Village-Based Advisors (VBAs) in Meru County, one of the project’s Counties, from June 18th to 20th, 2025,…

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AGRA PRESIDENT DR. ALICE RUHWEZA VISITS NYANDARUA TO WITNESS FIRSTHAND THE IMPACT OF INVESTMENTS IN KENYA’S POTATO SECTOR.

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

On 8th June 2025, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) President, Dr. Alice Ruhweza, made a landmark field visit to Nyandarua County as part of her…

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A SEASON OF IMPACT, INNOVATION, AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN THE POTATO SECTOR.

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

As we close the month of June, the momentum across Kenya’s potato sector is unmistakable. From county farms to international forums, the message is clear: the sector is evolving,…

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FARM MECHANIZATION EXHIBITION MARKS INTERNATIONAL POTATO AND YOUTH DAY 2025

Posted by npckwebsite on June 13, 2025

This year’s celebration was marked by a vibrant exhibition of farm mechanization and innovation, with several companies showcasing modern technologies and machinery tailored to boost productivity in potato farming….

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BOOSTING POTATO FARMING IN NANDI: FARMER TRAININGS AND PROGRESS UNDER KSPI

Posted by npckwebsite on June 13, 2025

On 6th May 2025, NPCK through the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) funded by AGRA, participated in the Nandi County Agriculture Sector Steering Committee (CASSCOM) meeting held in Kapsabet….

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13th World Potato Congress 2026

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