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🎯 Revolutionizing Kenya's Potato Industry Join us for the most significant regional event dedicated to the potato sector in Kenya! Held at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB), this Trade Fair and Exhibition is a major outcome of the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI). This is a must-attend event for farmers, processors, researchers, investors, policy makers, and agribusiness professionals seeking to explore innovations that address key challenges, from certified seed access to post-harvest losses and market linkage. 🌟 Key Exhibition Zones & Activities The event is meticulously structured to cover the entire potato value chain, offering targeted learning and

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networking opportunities in five main zones: 1. Seed & Field Technology Showcase Certified Varieties: Discover new, high-yielding, disease-resistant potato varieties from institutions like KALRO and leading private companies. Live Demonstrations: Witness cutting-edge propagation techniques, including Rooted Apical Cuttings (RAC) and Tissue Culture, key to producing quality seed. Compliance Corner: Get expert advice on adhering to the Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019, including seed quality and licensing. 2. Good Agronomic Practices (GAPs) & Mechanization Demonstration Plots: Tour the joint NPCK/UEAB KSPI Demonstration Plots showcasing best practices in planting, soil testing, and integrated pest management (IPM). Climate-Smart Farming: Learn about resilient potato

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varieties and techniques designed to thrive under changing climate conditions. Farm Power Exhibit: See the latest specialized machinery for planting, hilling, and mechanized harvesting aimed at boosting efficiency and reducing labor costs. 3. Value Addition & Post-Harvest Solutions Storage Innovations: Explore smart, climate-resilient storage units crucial for minimizing post-harvest losses, which currently cost the industry millions. Processing Technology: Discover small to large-scale equipment and recipes for transforming raw potatoes into high-value products like crisps, flakes, and frozen fries. Packaging Standards: Practical demonstrations on compliant packaging and the adherence to the essential 50kg bag limit regulation. 4. Market Linkages and Finance

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Digital Platforms: Experience a live demonstration of the Viazi Soko platform, the digital bridge connecting farmers directly to buyers, inputs, and extension services. Contract Farming Clinics: Understand the opportunities and requirements for securing profitable contract farming agreements with institutional processors. Agri-Finance Hub: Meet with banks and SACCOs offering tailor-made loan and insurance products for potato value chain actors. 🎤 Research, Policy, and Youth Platform Research Symposium: Engage with leading researchers from UEAB and KALRO as they present findings on pest control (e.g., Potato Cyst Nematode - PCN), soil health, and breeding breakthroughs. Policy Dialogue: Participate in a high-level session on

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the implementation and impact of national potato regulations. Youth in Potato: A dedicated platform showcasing innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ventures by young people in the potato value chain. 📣 Don't Miss Out! The Regional Potato Trade Fair and Exhibition is your gateway to the knowledge, technology, and networks required to build a sustainable, profitable potato enterprise. We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton on December 4, 2025!