By Agrico's agronomist
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.
Furrow & ridge distances - In this video you will learn all about correct spacing of your potatoes; the recommendation is 30 cms between the seeds and 75cms between the rows. There are 2 different seed size, which have different planting rates.
Duration: 4:43 minutes
Seed selection - In this video you learn about the difference between potato Size 1 and Size 2.
Duration: 1:44
Seed potatoes - In this video you learn about the importance of always using certified seed for your potato planting, and how best to handle your seed after collection from Agrico PSA.
Duration: 4.10 minutes
Treating seed potatoes - In this video you learn about soil born pests & diseases, specifically nematodes. What is the impact of nematodes on your crop, and how can you prevent or overcome the impact of the same.
Video duration: 1.45 minutes
Creating ridges - In this video you will learn about the why and how on creating ridges and planting your potato seeds in these ridges, instead of the traditional method of planting in furrows.
Duration: 3:31 minutes
Erosion control - In this video you will learn about erosion of your soils. Erosion control is important to avoid nutrients and soil loss through wash off by the rains. It can be done by making watering holes in between the ridges to slow down water running through ridges.
Duration: 1:53 minutes
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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.