YARA MILA Fertilizer trial

The crop is three weeks old – 48 plots under different treatments One way NPCK seeks to build a robust potato industry is by promoting best practices in…

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Presentation of the ASTGS to the Private Sector

Principal Secretary, state department for crops development, Prof. Hamadi Boga and other guests during the ASTGS breakfast meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi on13th of June…

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Quality Control and Tracking of Certified Seeds

The sample of Standard Packaging Bags for Seeds Seed quality assurance is an important aspect of seed potato production, storage and distribution. A good quality seed potato…

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Agricultural Technology Development Center Meeting

A multi-slicer The department of Agriculture Technology Development Centre (ATDC –Ruiru) which is under ministry of Agriculture, livestock and fisheries, organized for a meeting  with the NPCK on …

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How to make Potato Flour

Potato flour: It can be used as an ingredient for soup thickener and even baking purposes. Simply peel the potatoes, wash, cook and then mash them. Spread the paste…

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Potato: The Misunderstood Nutritional Champion

Boiled potatoes Potatoes, despite being a nutritious crop are widely perceived to be unhealthy and have been wrongly blamed for obesity in urban areas. However, when prepared and consumed in…

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NPCK and Partners Team Building Activities

Potato team proudly displaying their medals after the marathon. Team building is important in any organisation as it helps the staffs break down office monotony and personal barriers eliminate distractions,…

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AgriFI Kenya Challenge Fund

The second call for applications for the AgriFI Kenya Challenge Fund is now open. Self Help Africa invites eligible small and medium Agri-enterprise with business models that integrate smallholder…

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Growing potato in trash bags

Growing potato in a trash bag can be done practically in towns or areas where land is not available following the steps below: Place your…

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Launch of Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019

The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations was launched by the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri on 24th May, 2019, at KALRO Headquarters during this year’s National…

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