Kenyan potato farmers can benefit from joining cooperatives

Published 2024년 7월 12일

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The National Potato Council in Kenya is highlighting the importance of the potato crop, which supports around 2.5 million people and is the country's second most vital crop. Efforts are being made to expand and add value to the potato sector to improve food security. Potato farmers in Nyandarua and Narok County have formed cooperatives to meet consumer demand and strengthen their market negotiating power. The Cooperative University of Kenya is leading the "Kenya Rural Transformation Centers Digital Platform (KRTCDP)" initiative, which aims to improve farmer connectivity, eliminate market cartels, and increase incomes through digital platforms. The program will provide smallholder farmers with access to essential services such as inputs and public resources, and supports farmers in the potato, maize, and dairy sectors.

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The National Potato Council highlights the potato as Kenya’s second most vital crop, supporting around 2.5 million individuals. Efforts are underway to bolster this sector through expansion and value addition to enhance food security. Potato farmers in Nyandarua and Narok County have formed cooperatives to address the increasing consumer demand and to strengthen their negotiating power in the market. The Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK) is spearheading the "Kenya Rural Transformation Centers Digital Platform (KRTCDP)" initiative. This program aims to improve farmer connectivity, dismantle market cartels, and increase incomes by leveraging digital platforms to facilitate interactions across the agricultural value chain. CUK Vice-Chancellor Prof Kamau Ngamau stated that the KRTCDP project would provide ...

Source: Argenpapa