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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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THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY SOIL
Posted on June 3, 2022
A photo of potato tubers produced in healthy soil. The sizes of these potatoes tubers don’t portray what you are saying…!! Healthy soil is crucial for good potato growth because it offers more nutrients as well as contributes to the pillars of its sustainability. The knowledge of arable farming has been passed on through generations. […]

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TIME FOR FARMERS TO EMBRACE GAPS IN POTATO PRODUCTION
Posted on June 3, 2022
Markies potato variety Most farmers are used to the cultural ways of potato production which result in poor yields and low quality. Currently, there are many stakeholders in the industry ready to support the farmers in improving their production. Various new potato varieties are high yielding and highly marketable, however, they require more attention and […]

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ARE YOU DIABETIC?, MORE FACTS ABOUT POTATOES YOU MUST KNOW
Posted on June 3, 2022
Potato stew with meat. Low in carb level. The potato as a beneficial tuber crop has captured a lot of interest both in the health and agriculture (food security) sector. Its consumption has been increasing daily due to the positive changes in consumption. As a result, potato is the second-best staple food in Kenya and […]

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HOMEMADE POTATO SOAP FOR WHITENING SKIN PERMANENTLY
Posted on June 3, 2022
Fair and glowing skin is one trait that we all have desired at least once in our lives. Soft supple and bright skin takes a lot of care and a strict skin regimen to be followed. The magic ingredient is the potato. The following is the recipe for the potato soap; INGREDIENT 1 Potato 1Soap […]

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