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Climate-Smart Agriculture: Building Resilience in Kenya’s Potato Sector.
Changing climate patterns are making Kenya’s agricultural seasons increasingly unpredictable. For farmers, this means greater uncertainty and growing risks to productivity and food security. In response, the National Potato Council…
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Vision 2035: The Potato Industry Master Plan.
Sustainable growth in the potato sector requires long-term planning and coordinated action. To guide this progress, the National Potato Council of Kenya is spearheading the development of the Potato…
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NPCK Drives Potato Value Chain Transformation Through Successful Regional Trade Fair and Capacity-Building Activities in Nandi County
The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), under the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) project, successfully organized a regional potato trade fair and a series of complementary capacity-building activities…
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Viazi soko platform.
Viazi Soko: Strengthening Market Transparency in the Potato Sector The Viazi Soko digital platform has become one of the most important innovations introduced by the National Potato Council of…
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Safeguarding the Foundation: Combating Fake Seed Dealers.
Kenya’s potato value chain is facing a growing threat from increasingly sophisticated fraud. As planting seasons approach, some individuals are taking advantage of farmers’ urgency by posing as certified…
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📢 NOTIFICATION: CALL FOR MATCHING GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDER CEHA
The Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA), through the COMESA–EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA), invites eligible agribusinesses to apply for…
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Laikipia County Potato Strategy 2026-2030
The County Potato Strategy (CPS) is a key policy document that guides the development of the potato subsector at the county level. It aligns with the National Potato Strategy,…
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Nandi County Farmers Benefit from NPCK Field Days organized by NAVCDP, Crop Insurance Training, and Demonstrations establishment (baby demo) and regional potato trade fair
Nandi County—The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has continued to roll out impactful farmer-support activities across the county on the five priority value chains potato value chain…
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Blackleg Disease of Potato: A Key Bacterial Threat, Its Importance, Spread, and Management
Blackleg, also known as soft rot is one of the most significant bacterial threats to potato production in Kenya and worldwide. It is primarily caused by Erwinia species (now…
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November Newsletter Editorial
As we conclude the month of November, the potato industry continues to demonstrate resilience and progress through strong partnerships, improved farmer capacity, and renewed efforts to strengthen seed systems….
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13th World Potato Congress 2026
Kenya: 26-30 October 2026
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