Kenya allows the use of 53 new potato varieties for french fries
The varieties released by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) and potato breeders have been improved to meet the standards.
Many international hotel chains and restaurants in the country such as KFC have been importing potatoes to meet the tastes of their French fry customers.
“These restaurants that have set up shop in the country have quality standards to adhere to, hence a need suitable potato varieties to produce their food," says Kephis managing director Esther Kimani.
“The release of new varieties in essence means that these hotels and restaurants do not have to import potato.”
Kephis says the new varieties are resistant to diseases, a move that will help farmers cut costs incurred in controlling diseases.
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