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IMPORTANCE OF EARTHING UP IN POTATO PRODUCTION
Posted on March 9, 2020
Earthing up refers to the act of heaping soil around the root zone of the potato plant. It is one of the primary production practices that must be done to increase the potato yield. Earthing up should be done twice, one at two weeks after full emergence and another one be done at sixth week […]

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POTATO AS AN ALTERNATIVE CATTLE FEED
Posted on March 9, 2020
With increasing cattle feed prices and limited supplies, there is a need to consider other alternative cattle feed. A good option is potatoes especially because during glut there is a lot of potatoes that go to waste. However a few practical points should be considered when feeding potatoes to cattle. Nutritional value Potatoes are high […]

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INTERESTING ALTERNATIVE USES OF POTATOES
Posted on March 9, 2020
We are very much aware of processed potato products like Crisps, chips, soup thickeners and others. But did you know that Irish potatoes can be used in making many industrial products apart from those we consume as food? Today we will learn different uses of potato far from the kitchen use. Alcohol Potato Vodka was […]

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POTATO VOCABULARIES EXPLAINED
Posted on March 9, 2020
This month we shall learn about two terms used regularly in potato farming; dormancy and dehaulming Seed dormancy Seed Dormancy is a condition where seeds will not sprout even when the environment conditions are favorable for sprouting. There are two types of dormancy innate and enforced. Innate, also called true or absolute dormancy is caused […]

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AGRICO EA & FTMA & PARTNERS INVITE YOU FOR A FIELD DAY
Posted on March 9, 2020
Agrico EA, CGA / FtMA & partners Potato Demo (Irrigated) Date: Tuesday, 3rd March 2020 Time: 10:00am Venue: Alex Macharia’s farm in Ndimu farm village, Elburgon Questions: Alex Ngetich on 254725596282 All are welcome. Past field day event

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POTATO GOODNESS
Posted on March 9, 2020
In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare potato soup. Ingredients: 4 large potatoes 2 Carrots Celery leaves 2 cups of milk 1 cup of flour Salt, pepper Thin bacon Directions: Slice the bacon into thin pieces. Remove it from the pot and try not eating it as it may […]

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EDITORS APOLOGY
Posted on March 9, 2020
Our attention has been drawn to the use of a wrong picture in November’s newsletter in an article titled The Launch of Potato Multistakeholder Platform in Nigeria and Cameroon. The picture was erroneously used to depict the launch in Nigeria. We deeply regret any inconvenience the use of this picture may have caused and we hereby […]

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NPCK C.E.O APPOINTED WORLD POTATO CONGRESS INC.’S (WPC) INTERNATIONAL ADVISOR
Posted on January 20, 2020
NPCK and potato industry in Kenya is delighted to receive the good news of appointment of NPCK’s CEO, Mr. Wachira Kaguongo, as the World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) International Advisor which was done on 12th Dec 2019. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Mr. Kaguongo to the WPC family as he brings a wealth of […]

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NPCK PARTICIPATES IN THE LAUNCH OF POTATO MULTISTAKEHOLDER PLATFORM IN NIGERIA AND CAMEROON
Posted on January 20, 2020
A potato multi-stakeholder platform is an organization or a body created to act as an avenue for potato information sharing, to help address challenges and advocate for policy change in the potato value chain. The platform comprises of key players in the value chain both in the private and public sector. During the Global Potato […]

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NYANDARUA POTATO FARMERS FIELD DAY
Posted on January 20, 2020
The Potato Value Chain Capacity Building (PCB) Project which is being implemented by IFDC and other partners in Nyandarua County targets to increase revenue for 3,000 smallholder farmers through training on good agricultural practices, facilitating access to affordable certified potato seed and increasing market knowledge and access. As part of implementation process, IFDC in partnership […]

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