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TAITA TAVETA COUNTY VALIDATES THE COUNTY POTATO STRATEGY
Posted on October 26, 2021
A County strategy is an essential guide that helps in harmonizing all the players’ activities, giving a clear road map on how to address the subsector challenges and constraints as well as take advantage of existing and new opportunities. The county government of Taita Taveta, International Potato Center (CIP), farmer groups, and NPCK held a […]

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BUNGOMA LAUNCHES ITS COUNTY POTATO STRATEGY
Posted on October 26, 2021
The County Government of Bungoma, International Potato Center CIP, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), farmer groups, the county assembly agricultural committee, and NPCK convened a meeting on 9th September 2021 to launch the county potato strategy in Bungoma town. The strategy included a potato suitability map which showed other areas with potential for […]

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KENYA BIDS TO HOST THE WORLD POTATO CONGRESS IN 2026
Posted on October 26, 2021
World Potato Congress is a non-profit organization supported by a group of volunteer directors representing potato jurisdictions around the world. Congress Events are hosted in partnership with local host committees. It is a premier global networking organization which creates opportunities by facilitating communication and information sharing on all aspects of the potato industry throughout the […]

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POTATO POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT (PACKAGING)
Posted on October 26, 2021
India is the second largest producer of potatoes after China in the world. Both countries are advanced in post-harvest handling, an aspect that majority of potato producing countries can learn from. Potatoes should reach the consumer in fresh and palatable condition at a reasonable price. High post-harvest losses of up to 40% occur in potatoes […]

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IRISH POTATO VARIETIES AND THEIR POPULARIZATION
Posted on October 26, 2021
Potato is the second most important food and cash crop after maize in Kenya and it occupies a prime position in terms of contribution to food security, poverty eradication, and economic development. According to Grow Africa, potato production in the East African Community has grown by 340% over the past 20 years, and average potato […]

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SPROUTING SEED POTATOES
Posted on October 26, 2021
Do you wish you could get your potatoes harvested a little earlier? If you try chitting potatoes, or sprouting seed potatoes, before you plant them, you can harvest your potatoes up to three weeks sooner. Sprouting potatoes before planting can also help you if you have trouble getting your potatoes to reach maturity in your […]

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UNUSUAL USES FOR POTATOES
Posted on October 26, 2021
When it comes to cooking, few vegetables have more versatility than the potato. You can boil it, fry it, bake it, or mash it. However, the usefulness of the humble potato does not stop at the dinner table. Consider these unexpected uses for the potatoes. Remove rust. Cut a potato in half and rub the […]

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FIFTY POTATO FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Posted on October 26, 2021
The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat. Annual production exceeds 320 million tonnes. China is the world’s biggest producer of potatoes, growing over 70 million tonnes a year. In the last 40 years the potato has changed from a northern crop, with only 15 […]

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF POTATOES
Posted on October 26, 2021
Blood pressure Potatoes may help lower blood pressure for several reasons. Jarzabkowski said that the fiber found in potatoes could help lower cholesterol by binding with cholesterol in the blood. “After it binds, we excrete it.” Potatoes are also a good source of potassium. “All potatoes are potassium rich,” Jarzabkowski said. “They have even more […]

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CRISPY GARLIC OVEN ROASTED POTATOES
Posted on October 26, 2021
Crispy garlic roasted potatoes are a super simple side dish perfect with anything! Ingredients 1 potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil or canola oil 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic, (or 8 cloves garlic, minced) 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Instructions How to […]

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