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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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CAPTAINS OF POTATO INDUSTRY DINNER
Posted on January 22, 2022
NPCK continues to organize forums for information sharing, showcasing technologies, and innovations and for business-to-business interactions. The forums are aimed at increasing awareness and sharing knowledge on innovations and technologies in developing agribusinesses, increasing availability of high quality inputs and improving productivity, which lead to transformation of the potato subsector The partnership and collaboration between […]

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WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM IN POTATO INDUSTRY
Posted on January 22, 2022
NPCK in partnership with Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) and other partners held a breakfast meeting at Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi on 12th November 2021. The objective of the meeting was to brainstorm on Warehouse Receipt System and inclusion of Potato crop into Strategic food reserve. This initiative will help reduce the post-harvest losses in potato […]

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POTATO MARKET PRICES
Posted on January 22, 2022
The following are potato market prices collected in 6 major towns; Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Meru, Eldoret, and Nyeri and are posted on the website twice a week; Tuesday and Thursday. The table below is a summary of the market prices in the month of December 2021. WARE POTATO PRICES IN MAJOR TOWNS IN THE MONTH […]

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NPCK 2021 TEAM BUILDING
Posted on January 22, 2022
Staff member going through the zip lining NPCK staff held their end of year team building activity on 23rd December 2021 at Nkasiri Adventure Park in Kitengela. NPCK spent the better part of the day participating in the team building activities such as Zumba fun workout, zip lining, cycling, football and other fun activities. The […]

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MOU TO DEVELOP AGRITECH AND INNOVATION CENTRE
Posted on January 22, 2022
Inset: Prof Stephen Kiama, Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi & Dr. Bimal Shah, Director, Elgon Kenya Ltd Elgon Kenya Limited and University of Nairobi have signed an Memorandum of Understanding paving way for the construction of the Agricultural Technology and Innovational Centre (ATIC) to establish the region’s first agriculture innovation and technology centre at the […]

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POTATO FARMERS SEE HIGHER YIELDS
Posted on January 22, 2022
Kenya’s Egerton University has been training and offering advice through a project called Enhancing Access to High Quality Seed Potato for Improved Productivity and Income of Smallholder Farmers in Nakuru County, implemented under the Community Action Research Programme (CARP+). The programme is funded by the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth […]

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13th World Potato Congress 2026

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