James Gachiri, a 29 years old farmer in Kenya and the Secretary-General of the Nyandarua Youth in Agri-business Forum
六月 03, 2019
Youth in Kenya embraces new technology in seed potato production
Despite being a trained accountant and currently pursuing a Bachelor in Commerce, James Gachiri had a desire to become a successful potato farmer.
Potatoes in Kenya are mainly grown in high-altitude regions between 1,500 and 3,000 metres above sea level
一月 14, 2018
Struggling Potato Growers in Kenya turn to Contract Farming
To deal with climate pressures, potato growers in Kenya are turning to contract farming to earn more money and get better seed.
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Alice Nyaguthii - who once lived and farmed in the forest but is now a squatter in Kabiruini, Ruturu in Nyeri County - plants a tree in a potato farm in Hombe forest.
三月 15, 2017
Potato Processors in Kenya contract 23,000 farmers to meet consumer demand
Some 23,000 farmers in 13 potato-producing counties in Kenya have signed contracts with various potato processing companies in the country to buy the produce to supply enough food to consumers.
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Kenya: Losses due to poor potato farming methods
一月 20, 2015
Kenya: Losses due to poor potato farming methods
Kenya loses Sh19 billion annually due to poor production and processing of potatoes, a 2014 study has revealed.
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Nyandarua (Kenya) to introduce potato varieties suitable for processing
一月 04, 2015
Nyandarua (Kenya) to introduce potato varieties suitable for processing
The Nyandarua government is partnering with the National Potato Council and German organisation GTZ to introduce varieties of potatoes suitable for processing
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