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POTATO AS AN ALTERNATIVE CATTLE FEED

Posted by npckwebsite 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…

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INTERESTING ALTERNATIVE USES OF POTATOES

Posted by npckwebsite 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…

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POTATO VOCABULARIES EXPLAINED

Posted by npckwebsite 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…

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AGRICO EA & FTMA & PARTNERS INVITE YOU FOR A FIELD DAY

Posted by npckwebsite 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.

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POTATO GOODNESS

Posted by npckwebsite 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 …

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EDITORS APOLOGY

Posted by npckwebsite 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….

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NPCK C.E.O APPOINTED WORLD POTATO CONGRESS INC.’S (WPC) INTERNATIONAL ADVISOR

Posted by npckwebsite 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…

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NPCK PARTICIPATES IN THE LAUNCH OF POTATO MULTISTAKEHOLDER PLATFORM IN NIGERIA AND CAMEROON

Posted by npckwebsite 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…

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NYANDARUA POTATO FARMERS FIELD DAY

Posted by npckwebsite 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…

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LATE BLIGHT MANAGEMENT MEETING

Posted by npckwebsite on January 20, 2020

Late blight is a disease that is caused by a pathogen called phytophthora infestans whose primary host is potato but can infect other crops like tomato. This disease can…

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13th World Potato Congress 2026

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