NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL OF KENYA
NPCK AUGUST 2021 E-NEWSLETTER
TAITA TAVETA COUNTY HOSTS A POTATO MARKETING FORUM
The direct market linkage between farmers and market outlets is widely viewed as part of the solution to solving challenges…
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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN
The potato value chain is long and elaborate with many business opportunities. While the opportunities could be lucrative, they are…
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AWARENESS CREATION OF THE VIAZI SOKO PLATFORM GOES TO TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
NPCK in collaboration with CIP has trained 18 FPOs representatives in Taita Taveta on Viazi Soko digital platform. The FPOs…
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FARMERS IN NYANDARUA BENEFIT FROM TRAINING ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
According to Food and Agriculture organization Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) is a “collection of principles to apply for on-farm production…
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MAXIMIZING NUMBER OF POTATO TUBERS PER PLANT
The number of potato tubers produced by each potato plant is influenced by agronomy and varietal potential. Correct balanced nutrition…
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APICAL CUTTINGS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PLANTING MATERIAL
Potato has emerged as one of the key staple crops in Kenya and second most important crop in the country…
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THE WORLD’S FIRST POTATO-BASED PLANT MILK
Step aside oat milk; it’s time for potatoes to take the glory. Based in Sweden, newly launched vegan dairy brand…
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POTATO SORTING, GRADING AND PACKAGING
Potatoes is among the most consumed staple food crops, being a major source of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and…
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FARMERS AND BUYERS ACROSS COUNTIES SENSITIZED ON POTATO POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019 were developed and gazetted to help in providing quality assurance and creating standards in…
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POTATO MANAGEMENT ROUTINE
Crop management refers to the agricultural practices used to improve the growth, development, and yield of crops during their growth.…
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BUNGOMA COUNTY HOSTS A POTATO MARKETING FORUM
The direct market linkage between farmers and market outlets is widely viewed as part of the solution to solving challenges…
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AWARENESS CREATION OF THE VIAZI SOKO PLATFORM GOES TO BUNGOMA COUNTY
NPCK in collaboration with CIP has trained farmer representatives and Ward Extension Officers (WAOs) in Bungoma County on Viazi Soko…
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FOUR FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN STORING POTATOES
Given the uncertainty and unpredictability of rainy season, there may be instances where growers have to delay their potato planting,…
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GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE POTATO SECTOR
In the next two decades, the world population is estimated to grow on average by more than a hundred million…
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POTATO GOODNESS
In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare Special Potato Breakfast. This is a quick and…
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CLASSIC POTATO PANCAKES RECIPE
Ingredients 1 medium onion, peeled 4 large potatoes peeled 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons vegetable oil…
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PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES
Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon…
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