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WHY IS SHANGI POTATO VARIETY POPULAR IN KENYA?
Posted on June 4, 2022
The word Shangi was derived from the word Shangilia translated to celebrations. Shangi variety is a unique potato variety and has since then puzzled all potato breeders and experts. You would easily compare this potato variety to alcohol, caffeine, or nicotine. Nothing else would wire farmers to stick with it without a crazy obsession. Shangi […]

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EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SEED SYSTEMS IN KENYA
Posted on June 4, 2022
Kenya Seed Systems Assessment Tool Validation Workshop Session The importance of quality seeds has been recognized since time in memorial. Good seed in good soil yields abundantly. Seed quality has been treated as sacred, being an important factor in the improvement of agriculture. Although the importance of quality seeds was recognized in ancient agriculture, […]

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SUSTAINABLE VENTURE PIONEERS A NEW SUPPLY CHAIN FOR OUT GRADE POTATOES AND PEELING WASTE
Posted on June 4, 2022
The company Root Extract Ltd are dedicated to pioneering new sustainability solutions to boost supply chain profitability and efficiency, through better crop utilisation and reduced food waste. The venture will extract plant-based protein from out grade potatoes and peeling waste, as part of a first-of-its-kind sustainable initiative, which will improve profits and reduce tuber waste before […]

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HOMEMADE POTATO VALUE ADDITION-POTATO COZY SOUP
Posted on June 4, 2022
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/easy/a29428925/potato-leek-soup-recipe/ Potato is still the second best staple food consumed by most Kenyan population. It comes after maize and its nutritional benefits cannot be disputed hence it has resulted to it being loved by most people. Potato is a source of nutrients to all the social classes of individuals. The potato is a food crop […]

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POTATO GOODNESS
Posted on June 4, 2022
Enjoy as desired In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare delicious Baked Potato Soup Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 6 cups of chicken broth 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/2 cup of heavy cream 115 g cream […]

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POTATO GOODNESS
Posted on June 4, 2022
Serve hot with ketchup. Ref: https://www.cookstr.com/Side-Dishes/Potato-Croquettes Here, we shall look at how to prepare delicious Potato Croquettes Ingredients 1 cup Blue Band 3 potatoes boiled and mashed 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped 3/4 cup mozzarella block shredded 1 egg 1 cup breadcrumbs salt to taste pepper to taste Instructions In a large bowl add the […]

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A HAPPY FARMER IS A PRODUCTIVE FARMER!
Posted on June 4, 2022
A happy farmer in Kinangop as he received his certified seeds Our farmers can now smile as they walk through their farms because of the good scenic vegetation that will grace the farms. Viazi Kings is the entity behind their smiles; the company’s main business includes buying, selling and distributing inputs, seed and ware potatoes. […]

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SPREAD AND MANAGEMENT OF POTATO CYSTS NEMATODES (PCN) IN KENYA.
Posted on June 4, 2022
Potato is undoubtedly ranked the second Kenyan staple food crop. Its annual value is estimated as $500 million USD. Over 2.5 Million Kenyans generates income from potato along the value chain. It is a highly nutritious crop rich in minerals and proteins. Despite increasing the area of production in Kenya, the annual yield is 9–10 […]

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HOW TO ENSURE A STEADY POTATO SUPPLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Posted on June 3, 2022
Potato under drip irrigation. Photo source: https://www.agrico.co.ke/value-chain The potato is the second most important staple food in Kenya after maize. This is because it produces more food on less land faster than any other major food crop, therefore offering job opportunities, strengthening trade and contributing to food security. Several varieties are grown in Kenya in […]

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THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN MEETS THE VIRTUAL WORLD
Posted on June 3, 2022
The potato value chain consists of several parties I.e., input suppliers, farmers and marketing actors (brokers, agents, transporters, traders, retailers and processors). Evidently, the marketing actors occupy a significant role in the value chain which is not a necessarily positive thing in the value chain specifically for the farmers. The marketing practices have been termed […]

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