Potatoes South Africa, the mouthpiece of the potato industry, is inviting you to its inaugural State of the Potato Industry Address (#SOPIA) themed #WhenHopeWhispers. SOPIA will shine a spotlight on the socio-economic challenges that many South Africans had to endure during the pandemic and showcase the indomitable spirit of South African potato producers during a time of unprecedented hardships.
Join us for a dialogue as we unveil #SOPIA with esteemed and experienced agricultural economist and strategy advisor, Thabi Nkosi; PhD turned commercial farmer as well as the Pan-African Parliament’s ambassador for food security, Dr Brylyne Chitsunge. You don’t want to miss the first ever State of the Potato Industry Address by Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes SA.
Date: Wednesday, 5 May 2021
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
To register for the virtual event, click here. | To join/watch the livestreaming event, click here.