TAITA TAVETA COUNTY HOSTS A POTATO MARKETING FORUM

The direct market linkage between farmers and market outlets is widely viewed as part of the solution to solving challenges faced by farmers in marketing potatoes. Towards achieving this,…

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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN

The potato value chain is long and elaborate with many business opportunities. While the opportunities could be lucrative, they are not fully taken up by youth and women. This…

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AWARENESS CREATION OF THE VIAZI SOKO PLATFORM GOES TO TAITA TAVETA COUNTY

NPCK in collaboration with CIP has trained 18 FPOs representatives in Taita Taveta on Viazi Soko digital platform. The FPOs are expected to train and register their group members…

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FARMERS IN NYANDARUA BENEFIT FROM GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES TRAINING

According to Food and Agriculture organization Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) is a “collection of principles to apply for on-farm production and post-production processes, resulting in safe and healthy food…

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MAXIMIZIG NUMBER OF POTATO TUBERS PER PLANT

The number of potato tubers produced by each potato plant is influenced by agronomy and varietal potential. Correct balanced nutrition is critical to influencing tuber numbers. Phosphate, potassium, and…

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APICAL CUTTINGS AS AN ALTERNATIVE OF PLANTING MATERIAL

Potato has emerged as one of the key staple crops in Kenya and second most important crop in the country after maize. The potato value chain employs over 3.5M…

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THE WORLD’S FIRST POTATO-BASED PLANT MILK

Step aside oat milk; it’s time for potatoes to take the glory. Based in Sweden, newly launched vegan dairy brand Dug developed the world’s first potato-based plant milk. According…

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POTATO SORTING, GRADING AND PACKAGING

Potatoes is among the most consumed staple food crops, being a major source of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and essential amino acids (Andre et al., 2007). Potato is…

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CLASSIC POTATO PANCAKES RECIPE

Ingredients 1 medium onion, peeled 4 large potatoes peeled 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Applesauce and/or sour cream, for serving Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°F. Place 2…

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Development Of Taita Taveta County Potato Strategy

Taita Taveta County is among the major potato producing counties in the country and the only one in the Kenyan coast. The county covers an area of 17,083.9 km2, of…

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