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  • COUNTY GOVERNMENTS PREPAREDNESS ON COVID-19

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    Part of the County governments mandate is to implement government policies including agricultural policies. With the recent restrictions of movement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, county governments through the…


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  • A photo of Shangi. The most common potato variety in the country.

    BANDWAGON EFFECT IN THE POTATO SUBSECTOR

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    The bandwagon effect is a psychological phenomenon in which people do something primarily because other people are doing it, regardless of their own beliefs, which they may ignore or…


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  • Potato trucks stuck in Elgeyo Marakwet, one of the major potato producing counties. The heavy rains make transport of potato on non-all weather roads very challenging. This lead to reduced supply to the markets and contributes to increased potato prices.

    WARE POTATO MARKET PRICES IN MAJOR TOWNS IN THE MONTH OF APRIL

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    NPCK collects and updates the prevailing ware potato market prices in 5 major towns on its website twice a week.  This information is useful to potato stakeholders particularly farmers…


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  • County Potato Platform members in a Workshop in Nakuru County

    POTATO STAKEHOLDER FORUMS

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    The Potato Council has a number of forums and platforms aimed at supporting initiatives at different levels of the value chain which as point of references for potato activities,…


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  • A potato field: Site selection is paramount in potato farming.

    CRITERIA FOR SELECTING A SITE FOR PLANTING POTATO

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    Before engaging in potato farming, it is important to consider the suitability of the land which you intend to farm. You should seek to answer the following questions ;                                       Has…


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  • Potato peels

    UTILIZATION OF POTATO PEEL AS A FOOD PRESERVATIVE

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    Synthetic food preservatives could be used alone or in combination with natural preservatives. Both synthetic and natural antioxidants have been used in food industry; however, application of synthetics preservatives…


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  • WATER USE AND MANAGEMENT IN POTATO PRODUCTION

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    Potato plant has got relatively high demand for water usage in the course of its growth compared to most plants. The peak of its water requirement is during the…


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  • Homemade potato crisps

    HOW TO MAKE POTATO CRISPS AT HOME

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    Potato crisps are thin slices of potatoes that may have been deep fried or baked until they become crunchy. They are a snack of choice for many people especially…


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  • POTATO GOODNESS

    Posted by npckwebsite on May 6, 2020

    POTATO GOODNESS In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare Potato Kale Salad with roasted peanuts and craisins. Ingredients: 8 large potatoes 2 cups chopped kales 1…


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  • WAIVER OF PRE EXPORT VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY KEBS

    Posted by npckwebsite on April 17, 2020

    Waiver of Pre Export Verification of Conformity by KEBS KEBS had started implementing a legal notice 183 that required all imports into the country undergo a Pre Export…


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