Manual farmers like Priscilla Ndung'u operated as a group and invested in quality inputs. Watch and listen to her expierence with Agrico seed potatoes.

This enabled such farmers to enter premium markets. A few reasons why premium markets prefer Agrico PSA varieties: longer storability, better processing characteristics, better taste, higher quality and all year round stable supply.

Naturally there is no guarantee in farming, issues such as climate and labour have an influence and potato farming is no exception to this rule. Yet we see - on average - significant income boosts have been achieved by many of our potato farmers, in their own shambas and all across Kenya throughout the year. 

Although there are no guarantees in agriculture, the best guarantee for a good harvest and a high yield is high-quality healthy seed potatoes and good expert advice. Experience has shown that our potato varieties increase the net result for Kenyan smallholder farmers.

For Kenya, we have 5 major varieties that match market demands and are suitable for all types of farmers, their specific climate zones, altitudes and other conditions. By getting improved yields through our seed potatoes, farmers can boost their net income.

All seed potatoes from Agrico Potato Services Africa (PSA) are certified by Kephis. Certified seed potatoes means it has been inspected by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (Kephis), Phytosanitary Services department, both during the growing season and after harvesting.