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SIMPLE TEST FOR BACTERIAL WILT
Posted on February 1, 2023
Bacterial wilt is caused by a soil-borne bacterium named Ralstonia solanacearum (formerly known as Pseudomonas solanacearum). Potato wilt bacterium mainly inhabits the roots, and enters the root system at points of injury caused by farm tools or equipment and soil pests. Procedure: Cut a 2-3 cm piece of stem from the base of the suspected plant. Discard the lower […]

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Potato Growing Counties in Kenya.
Posted on February 1, 2023
Site selection in potato production is one of the paramount steps when one wants to venture into potato production. Below is a table with the common counties in Kenya where you can grow potatoes. Region County Central Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kirinyaga and Muranga Eastern Upper parts of Meru, Machakos, Makueni, Embu and Tharaka Nithi Rift […]

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CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON CONSTITUTING NATIONAL POTATO STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
Posted on February 1, 2023
Participating institutions: MoA&LD crops department, STAK, Egerton University, CIP, Sereni fries, ADC Molo, Ministry of Agriculture and livestock, Meru county, KEPHIS and NPCK NPCK in partnership with Solidaridad organized for a consultative meeting on National Potato Strategy (NPS) implementation at Parkinn by Radison Blue, in December 2022. The main objective of the meeting was to […]

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KALRO KABETE FIELD DAY
Posted on February 1, 2023
Farmer being trained during the KALRO field day NPCK in collaboration with KALRO Kabete, CIP, and other partners established a potato demonstration plot at KALRO’s farm where various technologies, innovations, and best practices were showcased during the open field day that took place on 8th and 9th December 2022. Other partners, included AgriRevive, Kirinyaga Seeds […]

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POTATO HARVESTING AND HANDLING
Posted on February 1, 2023
Maturity period of potatoes varies from one variety to another. The maturity is usually indicated by yellowing of the crop’s leaves. If the field is under irrigation, the practice should be stopped 2 weeks before harvesting. The vines should be removed 2 weeks before harvesting (also referred to as Dehaulming), this will allow potato tuber […]

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POTATOES CONTAIN ANTIOXIDANTS
Posted on February 1, 2023
Antioxidants are substances that prevent the formation of harmful free radicals, which are reactive atoms that can accumulate in your body and contribute to chronic disease. Studies show that antioxidants can prevent certain types of chronic disease, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer (6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source, and 8Trusted Source). Potatoes are a good source of antioxidants, […]

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STRENGTHENING SEED SYSTEMS AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA: PERSPECTIVES ON POLITICAL ECONOMY AND POLICY PROCESSES
Posted on October 18, 2022
Participants of the strengthening seed system and market development forum Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development of Egerton University, Centre for African Bio-Entrepreneurship (CABE) in partnership with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD), Directorate of Policy, MoALFC, and NPCK, convened a workshop on strengthening Seed Systems and Market Development […]

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A SIMPLE, HAND-HELD DECISION SUPPORT DESIGNED TOOL TO HELP RESOURCE-POOR FARMERS IMPROVE POTATO LATE BLIGHT MANAGEMENT
Posted on October 18, 2022
Farmers at ATC Njabini being trained on a simple hand-held decision support tool. The International Potato Center held a farmer’s field day at ATC Njabini Nyandarua county to introduce to and train farmers on the use of a simple handheld decision support tool that integrates improved potato varieties to control late blight disease. The tool’s […]

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FARMERS WELCOME NEW SEED POTATO PRODUCING TECHNOLOGY
Posted on October 18, 2022
A new seed potato production technology known as apical rooted cuttings was recently introduced in the country, promising to provide a viable alternative to mini-tubers and accelerate high-quality seed production for farmers. Cuttings are similar to nursery-grown seedlings since they are produced from tissue culture plantlets in a screen house and then the plantlets are […]

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POTATO CHIPS, AS WE KNOW THEM, WERE INVENTED BY MISTAKE
Posted on October 18, 2022
http:Homemade Potato Chips Recipe – Food Republic Next time you are thrusting fistfuls of crisps in your mouth, keep in mind that if it wasn’t for the passive-aggressive move by Chef George Crum in 1853, potato chips may never have been invented. As the story goes, Crum was head of the kitchen at Cary Moon’s […]

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