Potato growing

Tractor working in a potato field in Kenya

Part 3: potato growing

From the potato seed multiplication farm in Nakuru Agrico PSA's agronomist demonstrates and teaches farmers step by step (preparation, planting, growing, diseases, harvesting) what profitable potato farming entails. Of course, the application of intensive management based on GAP is an important part of these training courses.

# 11 Growing | weed killing

Weed killing - In this video you will learn how and why you need to manage weeds in your potato crop, both manually and chemical (use of herbicides).

Duration: 2.38 minutes

# 12 Growing | top dressing

Top dressing - In this video you will learn about nutrition needs of the potato plants during the growing stage, and what top dressing is. We will demonstrate how and when to top dress your crop in the right way.

Duration: 5.28 minutes

# 13 Growing | irrigation

Irrigation - In this video you will learn about various irrigation methods for potato crop, and their respective pros & cons.

Duration: 3.11 minutes

# 14 Growing | diseases

Diseases - In this video you will learn about pests and diseases and their prevention which is important in order to maximize yields.

Duration: 2.41

# 15 Growing | nematodes

Nematodes - In this video you will learn about Nematodes, what is the impact of nematodes on your crop, and how can you prevent or overcome the impact of the same.

Duration: 6.38 minutes