Free video training
By Agrico's agronomist
Part 4: Potato diseases
From our potato seed multiplication farm in Nakuru our Agrico 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.
# 16 Diseases | Late and early
Late and early blight - In this video you will learn about the potato diseases early and late blight. We will explain how to recognise theses diseases in the field.
Duration 3:04 minutes
# 17 Diseases | leafroll & insects
Leafroll & insects - In this video we give more information about Leaf Roll Virus, this is a virus that can cause extreme harvest losses during the season. This can be prevented by using certified seed.
Duration: 3.19 minutes
# 18 Diseases | prevention & treatment
Prevention & treatment - In this video you will learn about the prevention of potato diseases in your potato fields. These diseases can be prevented by using systemic or contact pesticides, depending on the desired outcome.
Duration: 3.14 minutes
# 19 Diseases | chemical application
Chemical application - In this video you will learn about the safe application of chemicals. Safety is important during spraying and the right protective equipment should be worn before spraying.
Duration: 2.44 minutes
# 20 Diseases | timing of application
Timing of application - In this video you will learn about the timing of chemical application in potato plants. And how to avoid spreading diseases from younger to older plants.
Duration: 2.23 minutes
# 21 Diseases | Chemical waste management
Chemical waste - In this video we will explain you how to get dispose your chemical waste after spraying your fields.
Duration: 2.23 minutes
Our free video potato training modules
What you learn
- Crop rotation & soil sampling
- Weed killing & ploughing
- Fertiliser application
What you learn
- Furrows & ridges - row distances
- Planting distances – tuber spacing
- Certified seed potatoes
What you learn
- Weed killing
- Prevent, recognise & manage
- Fertilizer - top dressing
What you learn
- Maturing period
- Harvest
- Grading & Bagging
What you learn
- Different potato diseases
- Safe Chemical applications
- Management of applications
The best training in profitable potato farming in Kenya
From our potato seed multiplication farm in Nakuru our agronomist Daniel demonstrates and teaches farmers step by step what profitable potato farming entails. Of course, the application of intensive management based on GAP is an important part of these training courses.
Daniel Mwaura
Contact
Potato Services Africa ltd.
Nakuru
Kenya