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KENAFF’S 76TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Hon. Mithika Linturi, CS, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, addressing KENAFF members at the Farmers’ Conference Center during this year’s (2022) AGM Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) held their 76th Annual General Meeting in December 2022. Event theme; Empowering farmers (the only pathway to true bottom-up development in Kenya). The event was graced by […]
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USE POTATO PEELS IN YOUR BEAUTY REGIME
Potato peels can be used to whiten and brighten skin, and are a great natural edition to your beauty regime. You can either use potato peels fresh from the potato, or crush them to make a paste. These methods are safe for home experimentation if you are not allergic to potatoes. If you have an […]
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NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF POTATO TO KIDS
Potatoes tend to be well-liked by kids and can be a good source of potassium and dietary fibre for children aged one-three years, a study has confirmed. It showed that potatoes provide eight per cent of the recommended daily value of fibre which is very important for growth, development and overall health of children. It’s […]
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SIMPLE TEST FOR BACTERIAL WILT
Bacterial wilt is caused by a soil-borne bacterium named Ralstonia solanacearum (formerly known as Pseudomonas solanacearum). Potato wilt bacterium mainly inhabits the roots, and enters the root system at points of injury caused by farm tools or equipment and soil pests. Procedure: Cut a 2-3 cm piece of stem from the base of the suspected plant. Discard the lower […]
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Potato Growing Counties in Kenya.
Site selection in potato production is one of the paramount steps when one wants to venture into potato production. Below is a table with the common counties in Kenya where you can grow potatoes. Region County Central Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kirinyaga and Muranga Eastern Upper parts of Meru, Machakos, Makueni, Embu and Tharaka Nithi Rift […]
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CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON CONSTITUTING NATIONAL POTATO STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
Participating institutions: MoA&LD crops department, STAK, Egerton University, CIP, Sereni fries, ADC Molo, Ministry of Agriculture and livestock, Meru county, KEPHIS and NPCK NPCK in partnership with Solidaridad organized for a consultative meeting on National Potato Strategy (NPS) implementation at Parkinn by Radison Blue, in December 2022. The main objective of the meeting was to […]
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KALRO KABETE FIELD DAY
Farmer being trained during the KALRO field day NPCK in collaboration with KALRO Kabete, CIP, and other partners established a potato demonstration plot at KALRO’s farm where various technologies, innovations, and best practices were showcased during the open field day that took place on 8th and 9th December 2022. Other partners, included AgriRevive, Kirinyaga Seeds […]
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POTATO HARVESTING AND HANDLING
Maturity period of potatoes varies from one variety to another. The maturity is usually indicated by yellowing of the crop’s leaves. If the field is under irrigation, the practice should be stopped 2 weeks before harvesting. The vines should be removed 2 weeks before harvesting (also referred to as Dehaulming), this will allow potato tuber […]
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POTATOES CONTAIN ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants are substances that prevent the formation of harmful free radicals, which are reactive atoms that can accumulate in your body and contribute to chronic disease. Studies show that antioxidants can prevent certain types of chronic disease, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer (6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source, and 8Trusted Source). Potatoes are a good source of antioxidants, […]
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STRENGTHENING SEED SYSTEMS AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA: PERSPECTIVES ON POLITICAL ECONOMY AND POLICY PROCESSES
Participants of the strengthening seed system and market development forum Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development of Egerton University, Centre for African Bio-Entrepreneurship (CABE) in partnership with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD), Directorate of Policy, MoALFC, and NPCK, convened a workshop on strengthening Seed Systems and Market Development […]
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