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MAXIMIZING NUMBER OF POTATO TUBERS PER PLANT
Posted on October 4, 2021
The number of potato tubers produced by each potato plant is influenced by agronomy and varietal potential. Correct balanced nutrition is critical in influencing number of tubers per plant. Phosphate, potassium, and calcium have all been shown to have effects on the total achievable tuber number. A large number of tubers per hectare will produce […]

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APICAL CUTTINGS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PLANTING MATERIAL
Posted on October 4, 2021
Potato has emerged as one of the key staple crops in Kenya and second most important crop in the country after maize. The potato value chain employs over 3.5M actors, contributing over Ksh.50 Billion to the economy. Despite its important use by many Kenyans, its production still faces a lot of challenges hence low production. […]

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THE WORLD’S FIRST POTATO-BASED PLANT MILK
Posted on October 4, 2021
Step aside oat milk; it’s time for potatoes to take the glory. Based in Sweden, newly launched vegan dairy brand Dug developed the world’s first potato-based plant milk. According to the startup, it doesn’t just foam like real dairy it’s far more sustainable, even compared to competitor plant-based milks on the market. Dug was created […]

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POTATO SORTING, GRADING AND PACKAGING
Posted on October 4, 2021
Potatoes is among the most consumed staple food crops, being a major source of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and essential amino acids (Andre et al., 2007). Potato is a valuable crop for food security and income generation especially in subtropical climates. Potato production in East and Southern Africa is dominated by smallholder farmers. The […]

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FARMERS AND BUYERS ACROSS COUNTIES SENSITIZED ON POTATO POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Posted on October 4, 2021
The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019 were developed and gazetted to help in providing quality assurance and creating standards in the entire potato value chain. Sensitization, implementation and enforcements have been ongoing at the county and national levels by different players within the value chain. In the month of August, the Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme […]

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POTATO MANAGEMENT ROUTINE
Posted on October 4, 2021
Crop management refers to the agricultural practices used to improve the growth, development, and yield of crops during their growth. To obtain maximum yields, a potato farmer has to follow the management routine accordingly. Good potato management routine, involves; proper land preparation, weeding, earthing up, pests and diseases control, froze management and fertilization. Good potato […]

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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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