Archives for Potato Farming
Potato Farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet Demand Fair Prices as Broker Exploitation Hits Growers
Potato farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet are raising concerns over low farm-gate prices and broker exploitation, calling for stronger cooperatives and direct market access. Potato Farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet Demand Fair…
Potato Farming in Kenya Can Boost Farmer Incomes, but Access to Quality Seed Remains a Challenge
Potato farming in Kenya supports food security and farmer incomes, but limited access to certified seed potatoes continues to hold back yields and climate resilience. Potato Farming in Kenya Can…
Solynta’s New Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Approved in Kenya to Boost Disease Resistance
Solynta has received official approval for its new Hybrid True Potato Seed variety, SOLHY023, in Kenya. The variety offers improved resistance to late blight and supports resilient potato production. Solynta…
Irish Potato Farming in Kenya 2026 – The Complete Guide to Growing Irish Potatoes for Profit
Irish potatoes are the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize, and more than 800,000 smallholder farmers grow them in the highland areas of the country. The demand…
Major Breakthrough: New Blight Resistant Potato Kenya Will Save Farmers Millions
East Africa will be adapting a new blight-resistant potato variety developed in Peru for the Andes in South America. This can alleviate the plight of farmers in the African region…
Kenya Set to Introduce Genetically Modified Potatoes Resistant to Fungal Diseases
Kenyan farmers could start cultivating genetically modified potatoes resistant to fungal disease within the next three years according to projections by the National Biosaftey Authority (NBA). According to NBA bisosafety…
Farmers Eye Higher Yields as GMO Potato Nears Commercial Release in Kenya
Kenya is close to releasing a GMO potato resistant to late blight disease. Researchers say the new variety will reduce fungicide use, improve yields, and raise farmer incomes by over…
One Acre, Ksh 76,000 Spent, Only 22 Bags of Shangii Potato Harvested — What Went Wrong?
A potato farmer in Kenya shares a heartbreaking loss after spending Ksh 76,000 and harvesting just 22 bags bags of shangii potato. Here's what may have gone wrong — and…
From Farm to Market: The Broken Economics of Potatoes in Kenya
Discover the true cost of potato farming in Kenya, from farm to market, and why farmers earn the least while consumers pay the most. Potatoes are a staple in Kenya…
KALRO Unveils Clone IG-70 Potato—A Game Changer in Late Blight-Resistant Potato Farming
KALRO unveils Clone IG-70—a high-yield potato variety ideal for chips, roasting, and climate resilience. Explore its benefits, seed access challenges, and why farmers are calling it a game changer. Kenya…