• 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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  • NUTRITIONAL FACTS

    POTATO JUICE NUTRITIONAL FACTS/ BENEFITS Most people have never considered drinking a tall glass of potato juice, but the impressive health benefits of this unusual may surprise you. Made from the starchy tuber of the Solanum tuberosum plant, potato juice has been used all over the world for centuries. While the flavor is rather unappetizing and starchy inconsistency, it may […]

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  • POTATO IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH; THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW

    Boiled potato Potato! (Solanum tuberosum L) is a crop that mainly grows in the tropical regions of the country that has an altitude ranging between 1500-3000 Meters above sea level and a temperature ranging between 12-18℃.  Hence the reason as to why it does best in the highland regions of the Kenya. Potato has numerous […]

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  • POTATO GOODNESS

    In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare: POTATO JUICE RECIPE Potato juice requires a bit more effort than vegetable and fruit juices but the juice is definitely worth the squeeze. Most people blend other vegetables into their potato juice as the taste is rather bland. Spices can be added, such […]

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  • POTATOES IN GITHERI

      A photo of delicacy Githeri and potato Cooking Githeri with soft maize is very easy and the outcome is great. Ingredients 300 g soft maize 400 g soft beans 5 potatoes 3 carrots, chopped round 3 tomatoes 1 onion Cooking oil Procedure Boil the beans and maize until soft. Drain excess water and keep […]

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  • CRISPY CHEESE AND BACON POTATOES

    Ingredients: 1/2kg bacon 3 extra-large potatoes peeled and chopped into medium sized pieces 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend shredded cheeses 3 green onions sliced thin  Procedures: Cook the Bacon: Spread the bacon strips out across a large rimmed baking sheet pan and place […]

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  • POTATO BHAJIA RECIPE

    Ingredients Potatoes – 3 medium Chickpea flour – 1 ¾ cup Rice flour – ¼ cup Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Ajwain/carom seeds – ¼ tsp Dhania Jeera powder/Cumin coriander powder – 1 tsp Red chili powder – 1 tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Ginger – 1-inch piece (finely grated) Salt – to taste […]

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  • ONE-STOP-SHOP

    NPCK and partners have developed Viazi Soko digital Platform, a one-stop-shop for purchasing quality farm inputs and services. With close collaboration with seed, fertilizer and agrochemicals companies, farmers can now procure complete package of farm inputs (certified seeds, suitable fertilizer and approved agrochemicals) through the platform at competitive prices. Farmers can also access soil testing […]

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