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FOUR FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN STORING POTATOES
Given the uncertainty and unpredictability of rainy season, there may be instances where growers have to delay their potato planting, which raises the critical question of proper storage conditions….
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GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE POTATO SECTOR
In the next two decades, the world population is estimated to grow on average by more than a hundred million people per year. More than 95 percent of that…
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POTATO GOODNESS
In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare Special Potato Breakfast. This is a quick and delicious snack for your family. Ingredients: 1 Kg Potatoes 1 table spoonful…
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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 Apple sauce and/or sour cream, for serving Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°F. Place…
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PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES
Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 medium baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each) Cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first…
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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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MAXIMIZING 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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13th World Potato Congress 2026
Kenya: 26-30 October 2026
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