HAVING POTATO FOR BREAKFAST, THIS WILL SAVE YOU

https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/benefits-of-potatoes-14-incredible-benefits-of-this-super- Potato is the second best staple food to the Kenyan population coming immediately after maize hence there is still more to be discovered about the crop. Preparation of potatoes…

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WHY IS SHANGI POTATO VARIETY POPULAR IN KENYA?

The word Shangi was derived from the word Shangilia translated to celebrations. Shangi variety is a unique potato variety and has since then puzzled all potato breeders and experts….

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EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SEED SYSTEMS IN KENYA

Kenya Seed Systems Assessment Tool Validation Workshop Session     The importance of quality seeds has been recognized since time in memorial. Good seed in good soil yields abundantly. Seed…

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HOMEMADE POTATO VALUE ADDITION-POTATO COZY SOUP

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

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

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!

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.

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

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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