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YOUTH POWER IN AGRIBUSINESS: SINCY RESEARCH SHINES AT AGRITEC AFRICA 2025 WITH POTATO INNOVATION.

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

The 10th edition of the Agritec Africa Exhibition and Conference, held on June 11th and 12th, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, brought together stakeholders…

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DRIVING INCLUSIVE AGRIBUSINESS: INSIGHTS FROM THE 2SCALE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE WORKSHOP

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

As global food systems face growing pressure to become more equitable, sustainable, and resilient, inclusive agribusiness has emerged as a powerful approach for transforming agricultural value chains. Inclusive agribusiness…

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CEHA WORKSHOP RALLIES REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO ELIMINATE NON-TARIFF BARRIERS IN AGRICULTURE

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

Stakeholders from across CEHA focus Countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda) gathered at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Nairobi for the COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) Regional Workshop on…

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CERTIFIED SEED POTATO PRODUCTION AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS IN KENYA

Posted by npckwebsite on July 1, 2025

Producing certified seed potato in Kenya is a structured process regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) to ensure high-quality planting materials. The use of certified seed…

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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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