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[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Through #PCBproject funded by @IrlEmbKenya, #youth groups in @NyandaruaCG018 were supported with #potato apical cuttings as starter material for #seed production. Multiplication of such seeds has helped boost profitability & helped in availing of quality seeds to #farmers.

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

#PCBtrainings have given #LeadFarmers from different sub counties in @NyandaruaCG018, an opportunity to come together and discuss on the challenges #farmers are facing & measures they are taking to address these challenges. This has also helped share ideas on #Market linkages.

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Trainings on #ClimateChange have helped #Farmers in @NyandaruaCG018 understand the emerging #climatic threats & different measures to address them. Intensive trainings of lead farmers have helped reach a larger population.

Read: https://t.co/YLseAshZlP

@IrlEmbKenya

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

The Climate change has increased Kenya's already tough #foodsecurity challenges. #Farmers in @NyandaruaCG018 are playing their role in mitigating the impact by learning the effects on #agriculture and taking actions to adapt to the weather events.

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

We always ensure that our #PCBproject field events are productive!

How do we do this?

By addressing questions and concerns #farmers @NyandaruaCG018 have and guiding them in regards to #GoodAgriculturalPractices.

Check out Project results here: 👉https://t.co/DxJpZsGceZ

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Addressing the challenges that #farmers in @NyandaruaCG018 are facing & coming up with sustainable solutions to solve them has been a combined effort which has involved hearing from #farmers. This has helped come up with more adoptive measures improving #farmers livelihoods.
#PCB

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Knowledge on the right spacing during planting helps prevent high temperatures that inhibit #Potato tuber development. In regard to this, #farmers have been advised to use 30cm spacing within rows and 75cm between rows.

Learn more about #PCBproject here: https://t.co/DxJpZsGceZ

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

#Farmers have had a good opportunity to learn from experienced @IFDCGlobal agronomists who have been offering extension services in collaboration with @NyandaruaCG018 ward #agricultural officers.

Thanks to the #PCBProject funded by @IrlEmbKenya 👏

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Failure to plant improved #PotatoSeeds & follow the right #Agricultural practices resulted in increased #poverty amongst #Farmers in @NyandaruaCG018. #PCB trainings have helped tackle this, improving their livelihoods due to increase in production & linkage to sustainable #market

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

With the rising impacts of #ClimateChange, #farmers in @NyandaruaCG018 are embracing #IrrigationFarming. Through PCB project training, extension officers have been on the forefront advising farmers on the proper #irrigation practices to help reduce losses in #Potato #farming.

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Focusing on #CropRotation, #Farmers participating in the PCB Project often plant other crops in addition to potatoes. Project trainers give #farmers advice on which crops, such as cabbage and peas, rotate well with #Potatoes.

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Good knowledge on the right amount and type of fertilizer to apply during planting has helped ensure increased production. #Farmers have been advised on different types of fertilizer to apply depending on the outcomes of #SoilTesting that #PCB trainers help interpret.

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

#CropRotation is crucial in helping nutrients return to the soil and also interrupts disease and pest cycles. Through the PCB project in #Kenya, #farmers have been trained on the importance of crop rotation and the right plants to grow after #potatoes.

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Digital #agriculture offers #farmers the opportunity to increase production. Farmer education conducted through the @IrlEmbKenya funded #PCBProject, in collaboration with @npckkenya, helps farmers in sourcing market through viazi soko platform.
Learn more: https://t.co/DxJpZsGceZ

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Growing #youth unemployment, ageing #farmers and declining crop yields under traditional farming systems, shows why engaging youth in #agriculture should be a priority. Through PCB Project we help young farmers to realize their full potential.

Read: https://t.co/DxJpZsoAQp

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Fertilizers increase the supply of nutrients in the soil, nourishing plant growth and increasing yield. However, over application of nutrients can cause soil imbalances, which is why the #PCBProject emphasizes #farmer education.
:https://t.co/Ku9kEZ0d0T

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

#ClimateSmartAgriculture (CSA), has been an important approach incorporated by the #PCBProject. Through #FFBS trainings, Kenyan #farmers can now understand climate change, causes, impacts and possible solutions.

Learn more about the Project: https://t.co/YLseAshZlP

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

We have been very instrumental in helping #farmers learn the importance of #SoilTesting. Trainings on soil testing that address the nutritional content & level of soil acidity has helped #farmers make better decisions while buying fertilizer.
Read: https://t.co/YLseAshZlP

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Reuben is one of the #Youth trained on #GoodAgriculturalPractices under the @IrlEmbKenya funded #PCBProject. After the training on pre and post harvest loss management, he designed and constructed a diffused light potato store to help safely store his #PotatoSeed.

[IFDC Kenya @ifdc_kenya]

Members of Jiinue FFBS during their harvest! Under #PCBProject, more than 130 mt of certified seeds & 420 mt of clean seeds are availed by @NyandaruaCG018. #Farmers have gone ahead to continue with seed multiplication for increased productivity.