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Commercial production of apical cuttings of potato, Stokman Rozen Kenya (Courtesy: M. Parker/CIP)
June 21, 2021
Catalyzing a greater supply of seed potato in Kenya
As a food security crop and cash crop, potato is a source of income for farmers, traders and sellers. In Kenya alone, potato creates employment for 2.5 million people along the value chain amounting to an estimated annual worth of USD 480 million.
In Kenya, a Maasai woman becomes a potato seed production pioneer
October 24, 2011
In Kenya, a Maasai woman becomes a potato seed production pioneer
A CIP project in Kenya and other African nations is fostering private adoption of a three-generation seed multiplication strategy. Combined with improved knowledge and skills the project should lead to average yield increases of 20%.

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