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  • SUSTAINABLE VENTURE PIONEERS A NEW SUPPLY CHAIN FOR OUT GRADE POTATOES AND PEELING WASTE

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 4, 2022

    The company Root Extract Ltd are dedicated to pioneering new sustainability solutions to boost supply chain profitability and efficiency, through better crop utilisation and reduced food waste. The venture will…


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  • HOMEMADE POTATO VALUE ADDITION-POTATO COZY SOUP

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 4, 2022

    https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/easy/a29428925/potato-leek-soup-recipe/ Potato is still the second best staple food consumed by most Kenyan population. It comes after maize and its nutritional benefits cannot be disputed hence it has resulted to…


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  • POTATO GOODNESS

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 4, 2022

    Enjoy as desired In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare delicious Baked Potato Soup Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion,…


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  • POTATO GOODNESS

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 4, 2022

    Serve hot with ketchup. Ref: https://www.cookstr.com/Side-Dishes/Potato-Croquettes  Here, we shall look at how to prepare delicious Potato Croquettes Ingredients 1 cup Blue Band 3 potatoes boiled and mashed 2 tablespoon fresh…


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  • A HAPPY FARMER IS A PRODUCTIVE FARMER!

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 4, 2022

    A happy farmer in Kinangop as he received his certified seeds Our farmers can now smile as they walk through their farms because of the good scenic vegetation that will…


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  • SPREAD AND MANAGEMENT OF POTATO CYSTS NEMATODES (PCN) IN KENYA.

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 4, 2022

    Potato is undoubtedly ranked the second Kenyan staple food crop. Its annual value is estimated as $500 million USD. Over 2.5 Million Kenyans generates income from potato along the…


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  • HOW TO ENSURE A STEADY POTATO SUPPLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 3, 2022

    Potato under drip irrigation. Photo source: https://www.agrico.co.ke/value-chain The potato is the second most important staple food in Kenya after maize. This is because it produces more food on less…


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  • THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN MEETS THE VIRTUAL WORLD

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 3, 2022

    The potato value chain consists of several parties I.e., input suppliers, farmers and marketing actors (brokers, agents, transporters, traders, retailers and processors). Evidently, the marketing actors occupy a significant…


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  • THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY SOIL

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 3, 2022

    A photo of potato tubers produced in healthy soil. The sizes of these potatoes tubers don’t portray what you  are saying…!!  Healthy soil is crucial for good potato growth because…


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  • TIME FOR FARMERS TO EMBRACE GAPS IN POTATO PRODUCTION

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 3, 2022

    Markies potato variety Most farmers are used to the cultural ways of potato production which result in poor yields and low quality. Currently, there are many stakeholders in the industry…


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