Canola Oil Can Fry More Potatoes

Charles Sturt University research, comparing canola oil processed using different techniques, has found significant differences in frying life – the number of times the oil can be reused. The project…

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Common Diseases Affecting Potatoes During Storage

Potato growers are familiar with the expression ‘a potato storage is not a hospital’, which reflects the simple truth that diseased potatoes going into storage are not going to…

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Ware Potato Market Prices In Major Towns In The Month Of June

NPCK collects and updates the prevailing ware potato market prices in 6 major towns; Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Meru, Eldoret, and Nyeri on its website twice a week; Tuesday and…

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15 Unusual Uses Of Potatoes You’ve Probably Never Considered

Potatoes are often a staple of a home grown diet. Most people love them and everyone has a favorite way of preparing or cooking them – be it mashed,…

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Health Benefits Of Drinking Potato Juice

In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at some skin and health benefits of drinking potato juice.  Potato juice comes from raw potato that is loaded with nutrients…

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How to Make Potato Wedges

Seasoned Baked Potato Wedges are the perfect side dish and great with everything from Oven Fried Chicken to a juicy steak dinner, or Crispy Chicken Cutlets! Ingredients 4 Large potatoes 1 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Salt Olive…

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Viazi Karai

Viazi Karai is one of the most popular coastal dishes known for its tantalizing taste.  Ingredients  2 people Chili cube or Royco cube Turmeric powder Tomato paste Pilau masala Salt Black pepper…

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Request for exemption of cess on seed potato

Cess is a charge levied by county governments on agricultural produce at barrier points mainly found at county exit and entry points. In the potato sub-sector, access to certified…

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Capacity building farmers on safe use of agrochemicals

Continuous capacity building of farmers and other players is essential in the potato value chain as new technologies emerge daily and demand for ware potato continues to increase thus…

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Access of certified seeds and inputs made easier

Potatoes take 3-4 months to be ready for harvesting. Having good soil and certified seeds are important factors to consider when you want to venture into potato farming. Certified…

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