Despite potato shortage in Kenya, Nyandarua County potato farmers hardly benefit
An acute shortage of potatoes has hit Nyandarua County, a top producer of potatoes in Kenya and in fact, the entire country is suffering from a shortage.
September 20, 2015
Potato Value Chain Africa website to be launched at Eldoret Agri-Trade Fair, Kenya
The Dutch Embassy in Kenya will next week launch the Potato Value Chain Africa website at the Eldoret Agri-Trade Fair, in a bid to support farmers in the country.
November 04, 2013
Tolsma-Grisnich Group constructs modern seed potato storage in Kenya
The recently published LEI/WUR report ‘The value chain for seed and ware potatoes in Kenya’ emphasises the importance of conditioned storage for the continuous availability of certified seed potatoes.
April 12, 2012
Kenya: Low cost potato storage project launched
A project to introduce low-cost potato seed storage system in regions in Kenya where the crop is grown has been launched.
August 03, 2009
New Plan to revive potato farming in Kenya
The Ministry of Agriculture has embarked on the revival of potato growing to boost the country’s food security. Among the key priorities are the rehabilitation of cold stores, construction and equipping tissue culture laboratories and green houses. ...
