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POTATO STAKEHOLDER FORUMS

Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

The Potato Council has a number of forums and platforms aimed at supporting initiatives at different levels of the value chain which as point of references for potato activities,…

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CRITERIA FOR SELECTING A SITE FOR PLANTING POTATO

Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

Before engaging in potato farming, it is important to consider the suitability of the land which you intend to farm. You should seek to answer the following questions ; Has…

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UTILIZATION OF POTATO PEEL AS A FOOD PRESERVATIVE

Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

Synthetic food preservatives could be used alone or in combination with natural preservatives. Both synthetic and natural antioxidants have been used in food industry; however, application of synthetics preservatives…

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WATER USE AND MANAGEMENT IN POTATO PRODUCTION

Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

Potato plant has got relatively high demand for water usage in the course of its growth compared to most plants. The peak of its water requirement is during the…

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HOW TO MAKE POTATO CRISPS AT HOME

Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

Potato crisps are thin slices of potatoes that may have been deep fried or baked until they become crunchy. They are a snack of choice for many people especially…

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POTATO GOODNESS

Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

POTATO GOODNESS In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare Potato Kale Salad with roasted peanuts and craisins. Ingredients: 8 large potatoes 2 cups chopped kales 1…

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WAIVER OF PRE EXPORT VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY KEBS

Posted by npckwebsite on April 17, 2020

Waiver of Pre Export Verification of Conformity by KEBS KEBS had started implementing a legal notice 183 that required all imports into the country undergo a Pre Export…

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LIST OF ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS

Posted by npckwebsite on April 17, 2020

List of Essential Products The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative impact on business and especially movement of people and produce. To caution both producers and consumers and…

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POTATO SECTOR AT A GLANCE DURING THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC

Posted by npckwebsite on April 2, 2020

The devastating impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent measures taken by the government to curb its high rate of transmission among the public has had a huge…

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THE LAUNCH OF THE EAST AFRICA AFCFTA REPORT

Posted by npckwebsite on April 2, 2020

NPCK participated in the launch of the Africa Continent Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) report of East Africa on 5th March 2020 in Nairobi. AfCFTA is a member state agreement…

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13th World Potato Congress 2026

Stay in the Loop with Exciting WPC 2026 Updates!