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POTATO PEELS
Posted on December 10, 2019
Potato is used both at household for direct consumption and at industrial level in food processing for value addition. At both the two levels of potato consumption, the potato peels generated are considered as a waste and therefore disposed of which is contrary to the recent research studies that suggests that potato peel is an […]

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POTATO GOODNESS
Posted on December 10, 2019
In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare Dinner Home Fries. Ingredients: 7 large potatoes One large onion 1/2 teaspoon freshly Ground black pepper Cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary Directions: Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Place them in a pot […]

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IMPLEMENTATION OF POTATO REGULATIONS IN NYANDARUA COUNTY
Posted on November 1, 2019
IMPLEMENTATION OF POTATO REGULATIONS IN NYANDARUA COUNTY Nyandarua County, one of the biggest producer of potatoes in the country, continues to engage key players with a view of improving potato subsector in the county. On 7th August 2019, the county organized for a planning meeting to discuss how the implementation of potato regulations […]

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NEW POLICY GUIDELINES ON IMPORTS INSPECTION
Posted on November 1, 2019
NEW POLICY GUIDELINES ON IMPORTS INSPECTION The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) organized a workshop on 16th July 2019in Nairobi to create awareness on a new government policy that requires all imports including agricultural produce to undergo a pre-export inspection at country of origin. All imports are now expected to have a Pre-Export […]

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POTATO CURING TO REDUCE POST HARVEST LOSSES
Posted on November 1, 2019
POTATO CURING TO REDUCE POST HARVEST LOSSES Most farmers contribute to post harvest losses unknowingly by use of sharp objects during harvesting hence causing cuts on the tubers. These cuts comprise of injuries to the tissues and because the tubers are already detached from the mother plant, the ability to heal is greatly reduced. The […]

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MOLO FARMERS TRAINED ON POTATO POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT
Posted on November 1, 2019
MOLO FARMERS TRAINED ON POTATO POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT On 29th August 2019, Egerton University organized for a Potato Post Harvest Management training at Baraka Agricultural College in Molo. The farmers were trained on a range of topics such as potato harvesting, sorting, storage, grading and packaging. The training was conducted by Dr. David Picha, a […]

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FARMERS’ TRAINING ON APICAL CUTTINGS
Posted on November 1, 2019
FARMERS’ TRAINING ON APICAL CUTTINGS Certified seed potato production in the country does not meet the current demand. Only less than 4% of the required quantity is produced and supplied. The current seed systems rely on production of minitubers from tissue culture plants in a screen house followed by three to four seasons of multiplication […]

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CROP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SEED POTATO FARMING
Posted on November 1, 2019
CROP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SEED POTATO FARMING Crop Management refers to the agricultural practices used to improve the growth, development, and yield of agricultural crops. During crop growth, it is necessary for potato farmers to observe good agricultural practices (GAPS) which contribute towards achieving quality yields. The following are some basic crop management practices in […]

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF POTATOES
Posted on November 1, 2019
HEALTH BENEFITS OF POTATOES Potatoes are edible tubers, available worldwide and all year long. They are relatively cheap to grow, rich in nutrients and they can make a delicious meal. The fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals it provides can help ward off disease and benefit human health. Some of the health benefits of potatoes include: […]

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COLLECTIVE POTATO INPUT PROCUREMENT AND MARKET LINKAGE IN NYANDARUA
Posted on August 23, 2019
Low potato productivity is mainly attributed to poor accessibility of appropriate inputs and services while low quality potatoes is majorly caused by poor pre- and post-harvest management practices among potato farmers. To address this, NPCK is supporting farmer groups/cooperatives in procuring farm inputs and services collectively as well as link them to identified potato market […]

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