Research & Technical
Aartappel SA-projekte in die Sandveld en Oos-Kaap
Aartappels SA het die afgelope jaar verskeie projekte in die Sandveld en Oos-Kaap geloods wat aartappelprodusente in staat stel om beter, meer ingeligte besluite te neem. Hierdie projekte sluit die…
Read MoreThe potato leaf miner in South Africa
The potato industry in South Africa plays a vital role in agriculture and food security, contributing significantly to both local consumption and export markets. However, potato cultivation is constantly threatened…
Read MoreDie gebruik van dekgewasse as groenbemesting teen Verticillium-verwelk van aartappels
Verticillium-verwelk lei tot vroeë veroudering en afsterwing van die aartappelplant. Dit verkort dus die groeitydperk van die plant, verlaag die oesopbrengs per plant en kan gevolglik groot verliese vir die…
Read MorePotato tuber moth: Eliminating a monster pest
The potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) challenge is not new to South African potato producers and has been around for 130 years, causing losses of up to 30%. Alongside the…
Read MoreRegion-specific crop rotation programmes for the Eastern Free State (Part 2)
While crop rotation has been around for centuries, soil health is a new topic in recent agricultural discussions. Despite the long history of agriculture and different farm management techniques, the…
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