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Report: Kenya loses Sh19b to poor potato farming methods

Kenya loses Sh19 billion annually due to poor production and processing of potatoes, a 2014 study has revealed.

The National Potato Council says of the total amount, Sh12 billion was lost through poor harvesting methods while another Sh6 billion was lost through poor marketing process.

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