THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN MEETS THE VIRTUAL WORLD

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

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

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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ARE YOU DIABETIC?, MORE FACTS ABOUT POTATOES YOU MUST KNOW

Potato stew with meat. Low in carb level. The potato as a beneficial tuber crop has captured a lot of interest both in the health and agriculture (food security) sector….

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HOMEMADE POTATO SOAP FOR WHITENING SKIN PERMANENTLY

Fair and glowing skin is one trait that we all have desired at least once in our lives. Soft supple and bright skin takes a lot of care and…

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FARMERS AFFECTED BY COVID GET SUPPORT IN MERU COUNTY

Right: CS addressing the farmers and stakeholders              Left: CS at NPCK exhibition booth.                                  Government’s Big 4 Agenda activities for the potato industry was disrupted,…

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POTATO PRODUCTION GROWTH IN AFRICA

Matured harvested potatoes According to FAOSTAT 2018, Potato production in Africa has more than doubled with 70 percent of that growth concentrated in eastern Africa. Despite these gains, potato yields…

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