Potato diseases

Tractor working in a potato field in Kenya

Part 4: Potato diseases

From the  potato seed multiplication farm in Nakuru Agrico PSA's 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.

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# 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

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# 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

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# 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

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# 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

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# 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

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# 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

To the potato harvesting video's

Our free video potato training modules

Shovel (Small)
Preparation

What you learn

  • Crop rotation & soil sampling
  • Weed killing & ploughing 
  • Fertiliser application

Planting (Small)
Planting

What you learn

  • Furrows & ridges - row distances
  • Planting distances – tuber spacing
  • Certified seed potatoes

Growing (Small)
Potato growing

What you learn

  • Weed killing
  • Prevent, recognise & manage
  • Fertilizer - top dressing

Poinsettia
Potato diseases

What you learn

  • Different types of potato diseases
  • Safe Chemical applications
  • Management of applications

Harvesting (Small)
Potato harvesting

What you learn

  • Maturing period
  • Harvest
  • Grading & Bagging