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A selection of 10 case studies from United Purpose‘s work with smallholder farmers. Lidia Mabica, member of the association of Macassine, 57 years mother of 4, I work in the association since I was 45 years old, today I am harvesting potatoes in my plot where I could harvest about 190 kg of potatoes, of which 40 i saved for …
A presentation outlining the basic benefits of potato farming with a case study examining Kishima Farm and the construction of their potato store. View/Download the powerpoint presentation (6.2mb)
A report created by German Food Partnership (GFP-PIA) examining the potato processing industry in Kenya. Potato is the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize. It is cultivated by over 800,000 growers who are mostly smallholders. Potato contributes greatly to the household income of growers, and the industry employs close to three million people. It is for this …
An article on howwemadeitinafrica.com detailing Sereni Fries success supplying big brands with Kenyan grown potatoes. Despite a presence in over 100 markets, the global fast-food chain McDonald’s has operations in just four African countries: Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and Mauritius. According to industry insiders, rather than a lack of demand or local market spending power, a common problem is connecting …
