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According to Food and Agriculture Organisation, Irish potato is a major food and cash crop grown by smallholder farmers. It is the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize in terms of production and utilization. Per capita consumption in potato-growing areas is 116 kilogrammes while in other areas it is 30 kilogrammes. About 2-3 million tonnes of potatoes worth Sh50 billion are produced each year.
But why have small holder farmers not achieved the full potential?
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