THE YIELD AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF WASTE POTATO PEEL

Waste potato peels, commonly regarded as an agro-industrial byproduct, possess notable yield and quality characteristics that make them valuable for various applications such as bioenergy, animal feed, food additives,…

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KENYA POTATO MARKET UPDATE – APRIL 2025 PRICE TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

In April 2025, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) continues to play a key role in enhancing market transparency and supporting evidence-based decision-making within the potato value chain….

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CROPS IRISH POTATO REGULATIONS 2019, WHAT IT OFFERS

The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019 were established to create a supportive policy and regulatory framework aimed at addressing the key challenges within the potato subsector. Components of the regulation;…

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POTATO INDUSTRY POISED FOR REVIVAL AS FARMERS ADOPT CLIMATE-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES

By Waikwa Maina-Contributor, Nation Media Group (Thursday, April 03, 2025) Hit by the realities of climate change, potato farmers are in a race to adopt climate-friendly technologies, drought-tolerant varieties and…

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PROGRESS UPDATE ON CEHA PROJECT: MATCHING GRANTS IN KENYA’S AVOCADO VALUE CHAIN

The COMESA East Africa Horticultural Accelerator (CEHA) project is steadily advancing agribusiness growth through its matching grants initiative. In Kenya, two agribusinesses working in the avocado value chain have…

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EMPOWERING THE POTATO SECTOR THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION

In line with NPCK’s vision to modernize Kenya’s potato value chain, the IT department has taken a significant step by developing a robust farmer registration system. This digital innovation…

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ENHANCING WARE POTATO MARKETING IN KENYA

The marketing of ware potatoes in Kenya plays a crucial role in ensuring farmers access profitable markets while meeting consumer demand. NPCK through the KSPI project has taken strategic…

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YOUTH AND FARMERS IN NANDI COUNTY EMBRACE DIGITAL AGRICULTURE AND POTATO INNOVATION THROUGH KSPI

A wave of agricultural transformation is sweeping across Nandi County, thanks to a series of dynamic training sessions and field demonstrations supported under the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI)….

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REVOLUTIONIZING SEED POTATO PRODUCTION USING ROOTED APICAL CUTTINGS

 Rooted Apical Cuttings: Apical cuttings are vegetative parts of the potato taken from the top (apex) of a young potato plant grown in a controlled environment like a screen…

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