Unika: The Potato Variety Transforming Kenyan Agriculture Amidst Climate Challenges
In the arid landscapes of Kenya’s Laikipia County, farmers are witnessing a breakthrough in potato cultivation thanks to the Unika ...
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Key Factors for Selecting the Best Potato Variety in Kenya’s Diverse Agricultural Regions
Nakuru Tubers highlights five crucial factors to consider when selecting potato varieties in Kenya, including agro-ecological zone compatibility, disease resistance, ...
Bayer and Solynta Partner to Revolutionize Potato Farming with True Potato Seeds
Bayer and Solynta collaborate to advance true potato seed in smallholder markets. Bayer and Solynta have reached an agreement to ...
The Double-Edged Sword of Mechanization in Kenya’s Agricultural Sector: Balancing Progress with Soil Health
Mechanization is undeniably transforming agriculture in Kenya. The rise of organizations providing mechanization services is a game-changer, making advanced farming ...
Transforming Agriculture: The Future of Germplasm Exchange in Kenya
Explore the transformative journey of Kenya's germplasm exchange laboratory, poised to revolutionize agricultural research and innovation. Discover how collaboration, innovation, ...
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Potato Apical Cuttings in Kenya
Explore the remarkable journey of Paul, a Kenyan farmer, as he revolutionizes potato farming through innovative seed solutions. Discover how ...
Solynta’s Disease-Free Hybrid Potato Seeds: A Promising Solution for Sustainable Potato Farming in Kenya
Collaborating Towards Enhanced Yields and Nutritious Harvests for Small-Scale Farmers In a recent development, Solynta | true potato seeds welcomed ...
Advancing Africa’s Seed Industry: Insights from AFSTA 2024 Congress in Mombasa, Kenya
Charles Miller provides a comprehensive overview of the recent AFSTA Seed Trade Association Congress held in Mombasa, Kenya, shedding light ...
Kenyan Potato Harvest Sees Promising Yields: Introducing New Varieties Java, Buffalo, and Maverick
In Kenya, the potato farming community is celebrating a successful harvest season, marked by promising yields and the introduction of ...
Kenya’s Climate-Adaptive Marvel: Introducing the Nutrient-Rich KC-SWEET PURPLE Sweet Potato
#agriculture #sweetpotato #climateresilience #foodsecurity #nutritionalcontent #collaborativeresearch #climatechangeadaptation #agriculturalinnovation #Kenya #CIP #KALRO #purple-fleshedsweetpotato #anthocyanin #antioxidants #sustainablefarming In a remarkable collaboration between ...
World Potato Congress 2026 to be Held in Nairobi, Kenya: A Milestone for Global Potato Industry
#WorldPotatoCongress #Nairobi2026 #PotatoIndustry #AfricanPotatoSector #FoodSecurity #KnowledgeSharing #Innovation #PotatoResearch The World Potato Congress (WPC) has announced that its 2026 edition will ...
Nairobi, Kenya to Host the 2026 World Potato Congress
#agriculture #potatoindustry #foodsecurity #sustainable #agriculture #economicdevelopment #Kenya #Nairobi #WorldPotatoCongress #globalcollaboration #trade #tourism Nairobi, Kenya has been chosen as the location ...
Climate Change: A Cause of Decrease in Potato Production
#climatechange #potatofarming #agriculture #Kenya #droughtresistant #sustainablefarming This article delves into the impact of climate change on potato production. It provides ...
A Global Overview of Potato Farming: Insights from Top Potato-Producing Countries
#PotatoFarming #GlobalPotatoProduction #PotatoIndustryInsights #TopPotatoProducingCountries #India #USA #Netherlands #Russia #GB #Bangladesh #Pakistan #Turkey #Germany #Egypt #Ukraine #SouthAfrica #Argentina #Brazil #Ireland #Spain ...
Solynta and FreshCrop sign hybrid potato collaboration agreement in Kenya
Solynta, hybrid potato breeding technology company from The Netherlands and FreshCrop Limited, Kenya’s largest producer of seed tubers, have signed ...
Tissue Culture Tech Boosts Kenya’s Potato Yields
A community project that provides farmers with healthy potato seeds, cultivated using innovative laboratory techniques is significantly increasing yields in ...
KFC’s predicaments in Kenya and new plan using local potatoes
KFC imports potatoes from Egypt. The restaurant says the country observes set standards that improve the potato quality, something the Kenyan farmers don’t ...
Dutchs will help promote Kenya potato subsector
The Nakuru in Kenya county government plans to strengthen its collaboration with the Dutch government in promoting new technologies and ...
Potato farmers bet on wrapped seeds tech to keep pests at bay
In a tiny village in Nyandurua, not far from the Aberdare Forest, dozens of potato farmers shelter under a tent ...
The Irish spud: Planting seeds across the globe
Ireland’s IPM Potato Group markets and distributes seed potatoes in every continent except Antarctica. The Irish potato variety accounts for ...
Three new seed potato varieties from the UK recommended for export to Kenya
Based on extensive trials (two years, three separate farms, ten potato varieties) in a joint effort of AHDB, James Hutton ...
Potato farmers in Nyandarua, Kenya to register and form groups to trade
Potato farmers in Nyandarua (Kenya) have approved regulations for Irish potatoes production, handling and marketing. They expressed reservations, however, about ...
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