TECHNICAL REPORT – KINANGOP DEMO PLOTS
Figure: The CEO, NPCK inspecting the Kinangop demo plots, on the background are Field Instructors
and the local potato farmers.
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Purpose/objective of the demonstration
1. To demonstrate strengths and weaknesses of the common potato varieties and advise farmers on
the suitable varieties for Kinangop.
2. To showcase various chemicals that can be used by potato farmers to mitigate and solve the pest
and disease challenges
3. To demonstrate the appropriate inorganic fertilizers (DAP + CAN) and potato specific fertilizers, for

TECHNICAL REPORT OF THE KIAMBOGO DEMO PLOTS IN KIENI HELD ON 24TH JULY 2020
Figure: A farmer in Kiambogo demo plot showing a potato variety susceptible to cold weather to Field
Officials dealing with a variety of curative and preventative chemicals (fungicides and pesticides).
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Purpose/objective of the demonstration
1. To demonstrate good agricultural practices of potato production
2. To demonstrate the importance of soil testing and application of required fertilizers
3. To compare and contrast various potato varieties based on performance, adaptability and
production

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