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BUNGOMA COUNTY HOSTS A POTATO MARKETING FORUM
Posted on October 4, 2021
The direct market linkage between farmers and market outlets is widely viewed as part of the solution to solving challenges faced by farmers in marketing potatoes. Recently, NPCK in collaboration with CIP and Bungoma County government organized for the County’s Potato Marketing Forum which was held on 11th August 2021 at Sawan Hotel, Bungoma. Participants […]

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AWARENESS CREATION OF THE VIAZI SOKO PLATFORM GOES TO BUNGOMA COUNTY
Posted on October 4, 2021
NPCK in collaboration with CIP has trained farmer representatives and Ward Extension Officers (WAOs) in Bungoma County on Viazi Soko digital platform. The trained farmers and WAOs are expected to train and register other farmers to enable them benefit from the services offered through the platform. The platform provides an efficient way for sourcing and […]

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FOUR FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN STORING POTATOES
Posted on October 4, 2021
Given the uncertainty and unpredictability of rainy season, there may be instances where growers have to delay their potato planting, which raises the critical question of proper storage conditions. If not stored correctly, there could be a rapid decline of seed potato quality, which can jeopardize the performance and productivity of the future crop. Below […]

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GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE POTATO SECTOR
Posted on October 4, 2021
In the next two decades, the world population is estimated to grow on average by more than a hundred million people per year. More than 95 percent of that increase will occur in the developing countries, where the pressures on earth, water and other natural resources is already intense. The potato is the most important […]

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POTATO GOODNESS
Posted on October 4, 2021
In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare Special Potato Breakfast. This is a quick and delicious snack for your family. Ingredients: 1 Kg Potatoes 1 table spoonful of salt Black Pepper Chopped Coriander Leaves Ginger and Garlic 100gm Mozzarella Cheese 3 Eggs 80gms of bread crumps Oil Directions: Peel the […]

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CLASSIC POTATO PANCAKES RECIPE
Posted on October 4, 2021
Ingredients 1 medium onion, peeled 4 large potatoes peeled 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Apple sauce and/or sour cream, for serving Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°F. Place 2 nonstick baking sheets in oven. Step 2 Using box grater or food processor fitted with grating […]

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PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES
Posted on October 4, 2021
Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 medium baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each) Cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first 5 ingredients. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges; place in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Spritz with […]

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TAITA TAVETA COUNTY HOSTS A POTATO MARKETING FORUM
Posted on August 27, 2021
The direct market linkage between farmers and market outlets is widely viewed as part of the solution to solving challenges faced by farmers in marketing potatoes. Towards achieving this, NPCK and partners have come up with a strategic intervention dubbed Potato Marketing Forums. Recently, NPCK in collaboration with CIP and Taita Taveta County government organized […]

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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN
Posted on August 27, 2021
The potato value chain is long and elaborate with many business opportunities. While the opportunities could be lucrative, they are not fully taken up by youth and women. This is partly because of their lack of awareness of these opportunities and in some instances it is because they lack the necessary skills. Insufficient capital among […]

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AWARENESS CREATION OF THE VIAZI SOKO PLATFORM GOES TO TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
Posted on August 27, 2021
NPCK in collaboration with CIP has trained 18 FPOs representatives in Taita Taveta on Viazi Soko digital platform. The FPOs are expected to train and register their group members to enable them benefit from the services offered through the platform. The platform provides an efficient way for sourcing and procuring quality farm inputs such as […]

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