UNLOCKING WEALTH FROM THE SOIL: STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN AND SEED POTATO PRODUCTION

Potatoes are not just a staple food in Kenya, they are a powerful economic crop with the potential to uplift livelihoods and drive National economic growth. Among the most…

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RE-LAUNCH OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CROPS (IRISH POTATO) REGULATIONS 2019

The International Day of Potato, a key annual event in the potato industry organized by NPCK and stakeholders, held on 30th May at KALRO Marindas, Nakuru, highlighted the resilience…

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CATALYZING INCLUSIVE AGRI-FINANCING: KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM FINAS 2025

From May 20th to 22nd, NPCK participated in the Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2025 dialogue. It convened stakeholders both locally and globally to explore innovative and inclusive financing…

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HERBICIDE DRIFT IN KALRO MARIDAS MOLO: IMPORTANCE OF RESPONSIBLE SPRAYING PRACTICES

Herbicide drift occurs when spray droplets are carried by wind or air currents away from the intended target area. This can lead to unintended exposure of nearby crops, water…

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF POTATO 2025

NPCK successfully hosted a two-day celebration to mark the International Day of Potato (IDP), drawing together more than 3,000 participants from across the potato value chain. The events highlighted…

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UNLOCKING PRODUCTIVITY: WHY MECHANIZATION MATTERS IN POTATO FARMING

Potato farming is a major source of food and income in Kenya, especially in high-potential areas like Meru, Nyeri, and Nakuru. Yet many farmers continue to struggle with low…

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EMPOWERING NANDI COUNTY POTATO FARMERS: NPCK-KSPI LEADS HARVESTING AND LONG RAINS PLANTING DEMONSTRATIONS

In a major boost to potato farming in Nandi County, NPCK, through the KSPI, successfully concluded a series of training and demonstration farm activities focused on equipping farmers with…

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