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TIME FOR FARMERS TO EMBRACE GAPS IN POTATO PRODUCTION
Markies potato variety Most farmers are used to the cultural ways of potato production which result in poor yields and low quality. Currently, there are many stakeholders in the industry ready to support the farmers in improving their production. Various new potato varieties are high yielding and highly marketable, however, they require more attention and […]
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ARE YOU DIABETIC?, MORE FACTS ABOUT POTATOES YOU MUST KNOW
Potato stew with meat. Low in carb level. The potato as a beneficial tuber crop has captured a lot of interest both in the health and agriculture (food security) sector. Its consumption has been increasing daily due to the positive changes in consumption. As a result, potato is the second-best staple food in Kenya and […]
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HOMEMADE POTATO SOAP FOR WHITENING SKIN PERMANENTLY
Fair and glowing skin is one trait that we all have desired at least once in our lives. Soft supple and bright skin takes a lot of care and a strict skin regimen to be followed. The magic ingredient is the potato. The following is the recipe for the potato soap; INGREDIENT 1 Potato 1Soap […]
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FARMERS AFFECTED BY COVID GET SUPPORT IN MERU COUNTY
Right: CS addressing the farmers and stakeholders Left: CS at NPCK exhibition booth. Government’s Big 4 Agenda activities for the potato industry was disrupted, aggravating food and nutrition security, especially in Counties where the crop is widely grown and consumed. This situation was due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its […]
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WARE POTATO MARKET PRICES
NPCK collects and disseminates the prevailing ware potato market prices in major towns. The prices are collected mainly from 6 major towns; Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Meru, Eldoret, and Nyeri and are posted on NPCK website twice a week; Tuesday and Thursday. The table below shows a summary of the market prices for January and February […]
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SEED POTATO DOMANCY FOR REGISTERED VARIETIES
Seed dormancy is the innate inhibition of germination of a viable seed even placed in most favourable environment for germination. Seed dormancy affects the duration in which a farmer stores his or her ware potatoes without them sprouting. Below is a table showing various potato varieties and their tuber dormancy. Short (less than a month) Medium […]
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POTATO PRODUCTION GROWTH IN AFRICA
Matured harvested potatoes According to FAOSTAT 2018, Potato production in Africa has more than doubled with 70 percent of that growth concentrated in eastern Africa. Despite these gains, potato yields of small-scale farmers in the region fall short of their potential due to a potent combination of inadequate supplies of high-quality seed and limited awareness […]
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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND SOURCING OF RAW MATERIAL IN POTATO FARMING
Sustainable sourcing in general refers to the process of integrating ethical, social, and environmental performance aspects in the supplier selection process. In potato production, sustainable sourcing refers to the process of procuring raw materials or agricultural products while positively observing social, environmental, and economic factors. It is essential to implement and create sustainable agricultural sourcing […]
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GROWING OF POTATOES USING AEROPONIC METHOD
Aeroponic cultivation The global average potato (Solanum tuberosum) production is 17.4 t Ha-1. Even using the same potato varieties, there is a large gap between higher yields and lower yields among countries. Potatoes are a cash crop and a significant part of the global diet. Therefore, low soil fertility, soil borne diseases, poor water quality […]
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POTATOES IN FRAGRANCE
Frites by Idaho Potato Commission Frites by Idaho that is made by The Idaho Potato Commission has potatoes as one of its key components and is termed irresistible Frites by Idaho. It is a limited-edition fragrance made from distilled Idaho Potatoes and essential oils. The bottle is 1.7 ounces and retails for $1.89, about the […]
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