Research & Technical
The 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…
Read MoreLet’s talk about drip on potato
Although drip irrigation is not yet widely practiced in potato production, its adoption is steadily increasing along with knowledge of its successful application. Netafim is driving this process, which is…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State cultivar trial under irrigation at Petrusburg in 2023
Approximately 1.7% of South Africa’s commercial potatoes are produced on 954 ha (2023/24 harvest year) located in the Southwestern Free State potato production region. The main cultivars produced for commercial…
Read More’n Ondersoek na die gebruik van dekgewasse as groenbemesting teen Verticillium-verwelk van aartappels
Verskeie gewasse is reeds ondersoek as groenbemesting vir die beheer van grondgedraagde siektes in kommersiële aartappellande. Daar is verskillende meganismes betrokke by die verlaging van grondgedraagde patogene deur die implementering…
Read MoreResearch into the use of cover crops as green manure to combat Verticillium wilt in potato plants
Various crops have been studied for their use as green manure to combat soilborne diseases in commercial potato fields. The implementation of green manure crops involves different mechanisms that contribute…
Read MoreRubber, plastic, cardboard, paper and cotton on a potato farm – what now?
Potatoes are an essential part of any typical South African meal and it is difficult to imagine cooking without it – whether it is a hearty leg of mutton accompanied…
Read MoreRubber, plastiek, karton, papier en katoen op ’n aartappelplaas – wat nou?
Dit is haas ondenkbaar om enige tipiese Suid-Afrikaanse maaltyd voor te berei sonder een of ander vorm van aartappels. Skaapboud en oliegebraaide aartappels, souserige skaapnek met kapokaartappels, ordentlike beeshaas met…
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