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The potato leaf miner: Origin of the first fly infestations of the season
“To address the problem of seemingly uncontrollable fly numbers in potato fields, an investigation was initiated to study aspects of the ecology of the leaf miner, and to identify the…
Read MoreStable outlook for SA’s potato farmers in 2022 [News, Farmer’s Weekly]
“Various factors will influence potato production in 2022, according to Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa. High grain prices in the summer rainfall region could result in farmers downscaling…
Read MorePotatoes come to the rescue as SA braces for rising hunger [News, Agri Orbit]
“As we begin the New Year, we are encouraging all South Africans to continue in the spirit of giving for just a little longer, and to take urgent action to…
Read MorePotato Industry Update [News, eNCA]
Jano Bezuidenhout of Potatoes South Africa spoke to eNCA on DSTV 403 in December 2021 to give an update on the potato industry. For more information, see the video below.
Read MoreSA vier #WeHeartAmazambane [Nuus, CHIPS]
“Die Griekse filosoof Hippokrates het by geleentheid gesê “Laat kos jou medisyne wees en medisyne jou kos”. En nog nooit was dit meer waar gemeet aan die nasleep van die…
Read MorePotato farmers set to benefit from mobile data sharing app
“The idea is to build business intelligence and help producers make better informed production and marketing decisions by sharing real-time market information along with other industry news at one central…
Read MorePotato Markets (News, Plaas TV / Farm TV)
FP Coetzee, Potatoes South Africa’s former Information Specialist (now Co-Ordinator: National Service Delivery) spoke to Plaas TV / Farm TV regarding Potato Markets for November 2021. To view the interview…
Read MorePotato Price Update [News, kykNET]
This insightful kykNET news broadcast sheds light on potato prices. It does this by sharing Potatoes South Africa statistics with the public and potato industry. To view the full kykNET…
Read MorePotato Markets [News, Farm TV]
Jano Bezuidenhout, Information Specialist at Potatoes South Africa spoke to Farm TV about Potato Markets. To view the broadcast, click here.
Read More“The price of potatoes is expected to decline!” [News, Lotus FM]
“After seeing record highs in the last year, the price of potatoes is expected to decline in the coming months… Spokesperson, Jano Bezuidenhout, says low volumes have contributed to the…
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