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Avoiding panic keeps potato prices affordable
South Africans can look forward to a stable, affordable supply of potatoes over the festive season. After a year of tumultuous weather that resulted in supply constraints and high prices…
Read MorePotatoes SA Bursary – 2025 Academic Year
Applications for the Potatoes SA Bursary are now open for the 2025 academic year. Suitable candidates should send their applications to bursaries1@potatoes.co.za. Please click here for bursary requirements Postgraduate application…
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 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…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress 2024 (23-26 June 2024)
Potatoes SA will host a Potato Tour to coincide with the World Potato Congress between 13-27 June 2024 in Adelaide, South Australia. There are only 35 seats available!! Participation in…
Read MoreShort Course Opportunity: potato crop production/cultivation practices of potatoes
Chair in Plant Health at Stellenbosch will be presenting a course on potato crop production/cultivation practices of potatoes The course will be presented by Prof Martin Steyn from the University…
Read MoreResearch Symposium – Research Reviews
Thank you to all the amazing attendees who joined us at the PSA Research Symposium. Here are YouTube links to the speakers at the Research Symposium for the Research Reviews.…
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