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Why a 50-kg bag of Irish potatoes retailing on average at Ksh 3,800
The demand for potatoes in Kenya has been growing steadily. This growth is driven in part by rising demand from the fast-food industry and for processing into high-value products. But…
ADVISE; How to get it right on potato fertiliser application
Q: I am a potato farmer in Kinangop and I have heard that Yara has good fertilisers for the crop. Please advise on how to grow and get good harvest…
How Lucy Mwaniki has embraced mechanisation in her potato farming venture, boosting her yields.
The tractor on the farm in Ol-Kalau, Nyandarua County, leaves a cloud of dust as it digs its โclawsโ deeper into the soil to extract potatoes. Lucy Mwaniki, the owner…
How to plant irish potato’s for good yields
Irish potato (SolanumtuberosumL.) needs sound production practices for good yields. From selection of planting materials, planting, pest and disease control, harvesting and post-harvest handling, everything must be done right. The…
A serious pest has invaded potato growing zones in Nyeri County.
A new pest has invaded potato growing zones in Nyeri County, resulting in low production of the crop and huge losses to farmers. Tuta absoluta is a leaf-consuming moth that…
Deadly potato pest threatening potato farming
A new pest has invaded potato farms in different parts of the country raising fears that there may be shortage of the produce soon. The Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), known…