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Kenya’s potato council increases multiplication centers to meet acute shortage

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By George Munene Kenya’s potato seed production stands at just 6,700 tonnes against a yearly demand of 30,000 tonnes, making most farmers opt to recycle the previous year’s harvest as seed. In an effort to avail more certified potato seeds to farmers, the National Potato Council of Kenya is increasing potato multiplication centers across the …

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Potato farmers opt for free seeds from food processing companies despite its risks

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     Bomet County potato farmer shows just-harvested potatoes. Smallholder farmers interested in contract farming are encouraged to register with NPCK in groups of five to ten. More than 5000 potato farmers in Kenya are opting to sign production contracts with food processing companies in order to get quality and certified seeds for free rather …

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