Posts Tagged ‘Kenya’
Strengthening the Global Potato Value Chain with Hybrid Diploid True Seed
By Charles Miller, Director, Strategic Alliances & Development, Solynta Background The reliability of the potato value chain is critical to global food and nutritional security. That’s why the potato industry is known for constant innovation. To deliver on the global responsibility, agriculture processes, supply chain, seed science, and more are regularly reviewed and upgraded. One…
Read MoreDeveloping the Potato Value Chain in Kenya
Humphrey Mburu, MD at Sereni Fries Ltd (serenifries@gmail.com) Faith Aiyabei, Chief Agronomist at Sereni Fries Ltd Website: https://www.Serenifries.co.ke/ Background Potato (commonly referred to as Irish potato) is the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize. Potato production in Kenya is expected to grow. Farmers are being encouraged by the government to diversify their…
Read MoreMechanization improves potato production in Kenya
Christopher Gasperi, Ashley Gasperi (freshcropmarketing@gmail.com) & Brendan Ireland, FreshCrop Limited Shadrack Nyawade, International Potato Center (CIP) Oscar Nzoka, Climate Resilient Agribusiness for Tomorrow (CRAFT) Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) Background In Kenya, national certified potato seed production currently meets less than 5% of acreage needs. Limited availability of affordable, certified seed is considered a key impediment…
Read MoreApical Rooted Cuttings of Potatoes Revolutionized in Kenya
Contributed by Mr. James Nderui, Kenya and Edited by Dr Peter VanderZaag, Canada Public and Private Partners Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) technology was introduced into Kenya by the International Potato Center (CIP) and refined through a partnership with Stokman Rozen Kenya Ltd. The ARC technology was refined and tested in small plots with excellent results.…
Read MoreCollaboration and Partnership in Kenya’s Potato Sub-sector
Compiled by Wachira Kaguongo and Adrine Wanjiku of National potato council of Kenya Introduction The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) is a Public Private Partnership organization charged with a role of revitalizing and developing the potato sub-sector. The Council aims to transform the sub-sector into a robust, competitive, and self-regulating industry through; i) Providing…
Read MoreKisima Farms: A Large Farm Supporting Local Communities
Contributed by Dr. Berga Lemaga of the International Potato Center 1. Collaboration between local operators/partnerships/financing In each Sub-Saharan African (SSA) country, there is a potato research and development that involves many actors (partners) ranging from input suppliers to consumers. There is, however, a disconnect between these partners, leading to duplication of efforts and hence waste…
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