Tag archives for potato farming in kenya
Strengthening Kenya’s Potato Sector Through Innovation and Practical Solutions
From certified seeds to packaging reforms, Kenya’s potato sector is focusing on practical improvements to boost productivity and farmer incomes. On 30 May 2025, Kenya joined the global community in…
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…
Breaking the Cycle of Late Blight: How Biotech Potatoes are Revolutionizing Farming in Kenya
Discover how biotech potatoes are transforming farming in Africa and Asia, with breakthrough resistance to late blight disease and impressive yield improvements. Learn about the latest field trials of late…
Boosting Potato Productivity in Kenya: AGRA Unveils Initiative to Support Potato Value Chain in Kenya
In a move to increase potato productivity in Kenya, AGRA in collaboration with the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), Egerton University, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and…
Potato Farming In Kenya; A Complete Farming Guide
Potato farming is practiced by over 800,000 farmers in Kenya, due to its high lucrative value. Potato is now the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize, generating…
A simple guide on commercial potato farming business in Kenya
Potato farming business has lucrative returns. Many people are making money all over the world by farming potatoes. However, to build a successful, sustainable potato farming business, you require sufficient…
How to plant Irish potato’s for good yields
Irish potato (SolanumtuberosumL.) needs sound production practices for good yields. From selection of planting materials, planting, pest and disease control, harvesting and post-harvest handling, everything must be done right. The…