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  • KENYA BIDS TO HOST THE WORLD POTATO CONGRESS IN 2026

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 26, 2021

    World Potato Congress is a non-profit organization supported by a group of volunteer directors representing potato jurisdictions around the world. Congress Events are hosted in partnership with local host…


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  • POTATO POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT (PACKAGING)

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 26, 2021

    India is the second largest producer of potatoes after China in the world. Both countries are advanced in post-harvest handling, an aspect that majority of potato producing countries can…


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  • IRISH POTATO VARIETIES AND THEIR POPULARIZATION

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 26, 2021

    Potato is the second most important food and cash crop after maize in Kenya and it occupies a prime position in terms of contribution to food security, poverty eradication,…


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  • SPROUTING SEED POTATOES

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 26, 2021

    Do you wish you could get your potatoes harvested a little earlier? If you try chitting potatoes, or sprouting seed potatoes, before you plant them, you can harvest your…


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  • UNUSUAL USES FOR POTATOES

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 26, 2021

    When it comes to cooking, few vegetables have more versatility than the potato. You can boil it, fry it, bake it, or mash it. However, the usefulness of the…


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  • FIFTY POTATO FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 26, 2021

    The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat. Annual production exceeds 320 million tonnes. China is the world’s…


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  • HEALTH BENEFITS OF POTATOES

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 26, 2021

    Blood pressure Potatoes may help lower blood pressure for several reasons. Jarzabkowski said that the fiber found in potatoes could help lower cholesterol by binding with cholesterol in the blood….


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  • CRISPY GARLIC OVEN ROASTED POTATOES

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 26, 2021

    Crispy garlic roasted potatoes are a super simple side dish perfect with anything! Ingredients 1 potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil or canola oil 1…


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  • TAITA TAVETA COUNTY HOSTS A POTATO MARKETING FORUM

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 4, 2021

    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 of potatoes. Towards achieving…


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  • YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN

    Posted by npckwebsite on October 4, 2021

    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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