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BACKGROUND
Pyrethrum was introduced in Kenya from Europe in the 1928. Initially as a large scale crop. The success of pyrethrum cultivation in Kenya is attributed to good weather conditions. Currently, it is sparsely cultivated in the highlands of Kenya by small scale growers. Kenya used to produce about 70% of the world supply. Currently, there is a deficit in the supply to the world market demand.
The crop is favoured by cool temperature and high rainfall which occurs in the high-altitude areas ranging from 1700 – 2900m ASL. Fertile and well drained soils of moderate organic matter are also ideal for vigorous pyrethrum flower production. Recommended spacing is 60cm x 30 cm. Use TSP fertilizer at the rate of 60 – 80 kg/acre and manure at the rate of 4 tons per acre.
In Kenya pyrethrum continuously flower for about 9 months in a year with the first picking of mature flowers occurring 4 – 6 moths after planting. Mature flowers are picked every 14 – 21 days. Use a solar dryer to dry the flowers and deliver immediately to PPCK Ltd factory based in Nakuru.
MISSION
To enhance team work to give excellent services to pyrethrum stakeholders promote and facilitate efficient value addition in processing pyrethrum flowers and market world class pyrethrum-based products to the satisfaction of stakeholders and for sustainable economic growth
VISION
To be the pinnacle of excellent value addition of pyrethrum flowers and pyrethrum seed processing globally.
Core Values
- Integrity & Transparency
- Professionalism
- Responsibility and accountability
- Customer Focus
- Integrity & Transparency
- Professionalism
- Responsibility and accountability
- Customer Focus
Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya Services
Crop Research and Agronomic Services
Seed fields and nurseries services
Crop Husbandry, Production & Extension services
Factory Processing services
Quality Control and Assurance services
Product Development services
Sales & Marketing services
Processing Company of Kenya Products
Technical
Pyrethrum Powder 1.3% w/w AOAC,
Pyrethrum Grist,
Pyrethrum Extract Crude Oleo-Resin 25% w/w PBK,
Pyrethrum Extract Pale 25% w/w, 50% w/w, 50% w/w AOAC pharma, and Conc. w/w
AOAC)
By-Products
(Vegetable Waxy Resins (V.W.R.), Green oils,
Processing Company of Kenya Products
End-Use Products
(Insecticides) (Pyagro 4EC – Crop protection product, Pydust 1% – Grain storage product, Pymos 0.6EC – Adult Mosquito product, Pylarvex 0.5EC – Larvae stage mosquito product, Pynet 5EC – Net treatment product, Pytix 4% – Tick control product). Pymarc, paresol and Pareto Roach Spray.