NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL OF KENYA
NPCK OCTOBER 2021 E-NEWSLETTER
THE FUTURE OF FOOD IS WILD
Climate change is making it harder for farmers to grow enough food to feed their families. A new potato variety called CIP-Matilde, developed by the International…
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HOW POTATO GROW
Unlike other major field crops, potatoes are mainly reproduced vegetatively, from other potatoes. Therefore, a part of each year’s crop from about 5 to 15…
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SUITABLE SOIL FOR PLANTING OF POTATO CROPS.
Potato grows in a wide range of soil type but the most recommended one is well-drained loamy to sandy loam soil. Well fertilizer application can…
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STEPPING UP THE FIGHT AGAINST DEVASTATING POTATO DISEASES IN KENYA
Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) is working in partnership to step up the fight against a range of devastating potato diseases which are…
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WORLD POTATO CONGRESS RECOGNIZES INNOVATION IN THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN
The World Potato Congress Industry Award ceremony is an important and prestigious event on the international potato scene. The award recognizes a lifetime of contributions…
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STANDARD CHARTERED NAIROBI MARATHON 2021
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 18th edition was held from 25th – 31st of October 2021. The initiative aims to raise funds for the needy…
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HOW TO STORE POTATOES SO THEY WILL NOT ROT
Proper storage ensures you can enjoy garden potatoes from the time of harvest until the first new potatoes are ready to harvest the following year.…
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HOW TO RECOGNIZE POTATO BLIGHT
Potato blight is a disease caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans. Blight is typically divided into two categories: early blight and late blight. Early blight…
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POTATO GOODNESS
In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare Chicken Potato Soup. This is a quick and delicious soup for your family.…
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HOW DO YOU PREPARE POTATOES FOR BABIES WITH BABY-LED WEANING?
Babies develop on their own timeline. The preparation suggestions below are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional, one-on-one advice from…
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POTATO GRATIN
Ingredients 1 clove garlic 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temp, divided 3 lb. medium russet potatoes 2 tsp. fresh thyme Kosher salt and pepper…
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