FARMKENYA INITIATIVE A man displays Irish potatoes on June 14, 2021, at Migori Market. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard] The Ministry of Agriculture through Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) has produced potato varieties with a longer shelf life. The new variety will enable potatoes farmers to store their produce for longer and sell them when the prices are appropriate. The potatoes can last up to five weeks while in the pantry and four months if stored in a cooling plant. Speaking to farmers at Kalro Njoro in Nakuru County last week during a field day organised by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) and the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said this will also help address issue of abuse by middle men.