COVID-19 PANDEMIC AFFECTS WORLD PRODUCTION AND TRADE OF POTATOES AND OTHER CROPS CREATING A FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGE

  Mr. Romain Cools President and CEO of World Potato Congress (WPC) Inc. COVID-19 has shaken the whole world impacting society and the global economy similar to the effect of a…

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NPCK ISSUES A DIGITAL COPY OF THE 2019 POTATO MAGAZINE

Due to the current covid-19 situation, NPCK is distributing the digital copy of the 2019 Potato Magazine. Please Click on the link below to access the digital copy:

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WITHDRAWAL OF WANFA TECHNOLOGIES LTD SEED PRODUCTION LICENSE

When it comes to certified seed potato, there are very clear guidelines from KEPHIS on how to produce and market them and this is anchored on the law. Seed…

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INTERESTING ALTERNATIVE USES OF POTATOES

  Apart from being an essential ingredient of most our favorite dishes, potatoes have other alternative home uses that are remarkable and great fun to try. The following are the…

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DEFINITION OF TERMS IN POTATO FARMING

This month, we shall learn about the different categories of seed potatoes in the country and improve our vocabulary in potato farming 1.Improved potato varieties Improved varieties are defined…

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HEALTHY SNACKING DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC

When snacking cannot be avoided, select healthy snacks and consume in moderation to avoid excessive eating. Being at home for too long can lead to excessive snacking, which could…

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SEASONED POTATO WEDGES

Ingredients   For the wedges 4 large potatoes. (washed, skin on) 1 liter (4 cups) of vegetable oil.            For seasoning 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) of Royco Mchuzi Mix. 1…

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MINI POTATO PIZZA

Mini Potato Pizza Ingredients: 8-12 small potatoes 4 large onions 2 spoonful of cooking oil 1 small garlic clove that is minced 8 mini naan (Oven baked flat bread) 2…

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