Posts by Mashilela Makgato
Potatoes SA attends re-opening of Nwanedi Packhouse
Potatoes SA, was one of the stakeholders that took part during the reopening of Nwanedi Packhouse by Khula. Khula made remarks that growth of smallholders is dependent on access to…
Read MorePepper Ringspot virus fact sheet
The Pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) was recorded in Brazil already in the 1960’s. The spreading in other countries is unknown. In South Africa the PepRSV was recorded in various potato…
Read MoreCHIPS (January / February 2024)
1 Preface / Voorwoord 5 Redakteursbrief / Editor’s note Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 6 Potato news / Aartappelnuus 8 Tom Burke-inligtingsdag fokus op bemarking 11 Vivo Boerebemarkingsdag:…
Read MorePotato Harvest Day
Potatoes South Africa is inviting you to the Limpopo Potato Harvest Day in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Read MoreCHIPS (November/December 2023)
Effect of fungicide application on cedara potato cultivars: 2022/23 growing seasonHost range of the powdery scab pathogen: importance of rotation crop selectionHaal die kopseer uit die kalibrasie van spuittoerustingAqua Farming glo in waardetoevoegingUps and downs on world potato markets
Read MorePotatoes SA New Ad Campaign
South Africa, you asked, and we listened! Alfred Ntombela has returned, and he has brought nostalgia and warm, fuzzy feelings back to the nation… and of course, his famous laugh…
Read MoreHere’s why potato costs have risen
One of the primary factors contributing to the price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation practices. Consequently,…
Read MoreDie onbeperkte potensiaal van afval-aartappels
Dr Carmen Muller van die Universiteit van Pretoria besoek die Plaas TV-ateljee. Sy brei uit oor ‘n uitvoerbaarheidstudie van ‘n nuwe waardeketting vir laergraad-aartappels in die landbouverwerkingsbedryf.
Read MoreCHIPS (September / October 2023)
Managing the risk of blackleg development and soft rot
Record early-season prices characterise world potato markets
Feedback on Potatoes SA Research Symposium
Plant parasitic nematodes associated with potatoes
Cultivar trials at Petrusburg and Greytown
Potatoes SA Seed Potato Grower’s Forum and Congress 2024
Save the date! Potatoes South Africa will be hosting the Seed Potato Grower’s Forum and Congress on the 16th and 17th of July 2024 in Cape Town, Century City. Last…
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