ZEBA Trials and Field Day

Weighing a sample of ware potatoes from the trials in Nyandarua at the Zeba field day. NPCK draws synergies from a wide membership of organizations and forges partnerships…

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Opportunities for Youths in Seed Potato Production

Cuttings in a glass house undergoing rapid multiplication. NPCK has embarked on a mission to sensitize and support youths on the various business opportunities along the potato value…

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Mau Fleet Sacco Members sensitized on the potato regulations

Mau Fleet Sacco farmers during the potato regulations sensitization forum in Nakuru On Saturday 29th June 2019, NPCK engaged with over 50 large scale potato farmers in Nakuru…

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Bungoma County Farmers Sensitized on the new Potato Regulations

NPCK staff sensitizing Bungoma County farmers on potato regulations On 26th June 2019 NPCK sensitized over 100 farmers drawn from various sub counties in Bungoma County on the…

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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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