Potato harvesting

Tractor working in a potato field in Kenya

Part 5: potato harvesting

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

# 22 Harvest | maturing period

Maturing period - In this video you learn about how to check for maturity of your potato crop; by visual observation for signs of physical maturity (wilting) and by performing the ‘finger test’. This is important to ensure maturity of the crop and to help farmers harvest at the right time to increase yield, quality and income.

Duration: 5.21 minutes

# 23 Harvest | harvesting (mechanized)

Harvesting - In this video you learn more about mechanized harvesting of potatoes. Some farmers need machinery to assist in the harvest. This machinery is available for hire from a number of companies.

Duration: 2.52 minutes

# 24 Harvest | grading & sorting

Grading and sorting - In this video you learn what grading and sorting of potatoes entails. Grading and Sorting the potatoes after harvest ensures the farmers meet the grade and quality requirements for the sellers. Grading facilitates elimination of damaged potatoes as well as exposed potatoes to the sun. Sorting ensures that the products meet defined taste, appearance and quality requirements

Duration: 2.06 minutes