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TISSUE CULTURE TECH BOOSTS KENYA’S POTATO YIELDS
Posted on February 1, 2023
A community project that provides farmers with healthy potato seeds, cultivated using innovative laboratory techniques is significantly increasing yields in Kenya, an agricultural expert says. As Maina Waruru reports for SciDev.net, Kenya’s average potato yield per hectare is around 10 tons but has the potential to triple but only with the use of disease-free seed, according to Anthony Kibe, principal […]

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FUNERAL POTATOES!!
Posted on February 1, 2023
(Also called Cheesy Hashbrowns) When you bake hash browns combined with creamy chicken soup, sour cream, and cheese and then top them with some crunchy cornflakes, what you’ve got is Funeral Potatoes! It’s a delicious cheesy potato casserole that is super easy to make and sure to become your new favorite go to party pleaser! Ingredients […]

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RAW POTATO RISKS
Posted on February 1, 2023
Solanine (Greening of the potato tubers) Solanine is a poisonous compound that acts as a potato plant’s defense system — it’s also found in certain nightshade species, including tomatoes, tobacco, and eggplant. It forms in potatoes that have been exposed to sunlight, excessive heat, or an extreme temperature shift, meaning that green or sprouted potatoes can contain […]

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KENAFF’S 76TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Posted on February 1, 2023
Hon. Mithika Linturi, CS, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, addressing KENAFF members at the Farmers’ Conference Center during this year’s (2022) AGM Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) held their 76th Annual General Meeting in December 2022. Event theme; Empowering farmers (the only pathway to true bottom-up development in Kenya). The event was graced by […]

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USE POTATO PEELS IN YOUR BEAUTY REGIME
Posted on February 1, 2023
Potato peels can be used to whiten and brighten skin, and are a great natural edition to your beauty regime. You can either use potato peels fresh from the potato, or crush them to make a paste. These methods are safe for home experimentation if you are not allergic to potatoes. If you have an […]

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NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF POTATO TO KIDS
Posted on February 1, 2023
Potatoes tend to be well-liked by kids and can be a good source of potassium and dietary fibre for children aged one-three years, a study has confirmed. It showed that potatoes provide eight per cent of the recommended daily value of fibre which is very important for growth, development and overall health of children. It’s […]

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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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13th World Potato Congress 2026

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