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COUNTIES AND VARIETIES POTATOES ARE MOSTLY GROWN
Posted on February 17, 2022
These areas are situated mainly in the Central, Rift Valley and Eastern provinces of Kenya. Most of the potato crop is currently grown on a subsistence basis and relatively small amounts are sold in the urban and village markets. Potato Growing Counties in Kenya Counties Varieties mostly grown Other Varieties Meru Sherekea, Asante, Shangi, Markies, Kenya […]

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ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE FOR DIAGNOSING POTATO DISEASES
Posted on February 17, 2022
The major problem with extension services is that they are often limited and underfunded. The world’s first agricultural and advisory service was developed to help Irish farmers cope with blight and other diseases. New advances in artificial intelligence (AI) can help put a virtual extension officer in the fields of every farmer. Farmers in Kenya and other countries will be able to point their smartphone at […]

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HIGH COST OF FERTILIZER
Posted on February 17, 2022
The price of fertiliser has increased by a margin of about 50% in retail price, threatening the country’s food security. The prices doubled up from the long rains planting season of March-April-May (2021) as the cost of a 50kg bag of DAP fertiliser shot from Sh2, 500 in April to Sh5, 000 by end of […]

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COMMON PESTS AND DISEASES AFFECTING POTATO
Posted on February 17, 2022
SOURCE; https://npck.org/Books/PotatoProductionHandbook2019 (002).pdf

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GLOBAL POTATO SHORTAGE
Posted on February 17, 2022
Multinational fast-food franchises are grappling with expensive imports of potato following a shortage of the produce in their leading source market coupled with a 30 percent duty imposed by the Treasury last year July. Prices of the commodity have shot up by up to 45 percent in the past four months. Egypt and South Africa […]

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS ABOUT POTATOES
Posted on February 17, 2022
Potatoes are underground tubers that grow on the roots of the polato plant, Solanum tuberosum. This plant is from the nightshade family and related to tomatoes and tobacco. Native to South America, potatoes were brought to Europe in the 16th century and are now grown in countless varieties worldwide. Potatoes can either be boiled, baked, […]

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DELICIOUS, CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Posted on February 17, 2022
The wonderful thing about these mashed potatoes is that they can be made ahead of time and then warmed in the oven when you are ready. Ingredients 5 lb Yukon gold potatoes 3/4c Butter 1 Pack of cream cheese softened ½ to ¾ cup of half-and-half 1/2tsp to 1 tsp of Lawry’s seasoned Salt 1/2tsp to 1 […]

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BUTTER CREAM MASHED POTATOES
Posted on February 17, 2022
Butter cream mashed potatoes are a super simple side dish perfect with anything! Ingredients 3 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons or (1 stick) butter, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 whole milk 1/2 sour cream Directions Instructions on how to prepare In a large pot, cover potatoes with water […]

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CRISPY GARLIC BAKED POTATO WEDGES
Posted on January 31, 2022
Inset: An image of crispy garlic oven roasted potatoes https://cafedelites.com/crispy-garlic-baked-potato-wedges-recipe/ Crispy garlic baked potatoes are a super simple side dish perfect with anything! Ingredients 1 potato, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic, (or 8 cloves garlic, minced) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Directions How to Roast Potatoes Preheat the oven to […]

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NATIONAL POTATO STRATEGY 2021- 2025
Posted on January 22, 2022
Inset: Launch of National Potato Strategy 2021-2025 National Potato Strategy (NPS) is a plan of action designed to help in guiding the transformation of the potato industry into a commercially oriented innovative and competitive sector. NPS 2016-2020 has helped in guiding transformation of the industry. The period witnessed increased private sector involvement, development and operationalization […]

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