Media coverage
Potatoes SA bursary empowers student to soar [Media Coverage, CHIPS]
“After completing her undergraduate degree in biotechnology, Kgothatso wanted to pursue further education but was unable to afford tuition. She searched for bursaries online and found a Potatoes SA (PSA)…
Read MoreAfrican Farmers’ Association honours Tshianeo Mathidi [Potato Industry News, Limpopo Mirror]
[Mr Tshianeo] Mathidi, who is a well-known potato farmer in the Thohoyandou area, was greatly humbled by the honour bestowed on him. “This is humbling and fulfilling. It was by…
Read MoreFarmers get R34 for 10kgs of potatoes. Here’s what retailers charge [Media Coverage, Business Insider South Africa]
‘Currently South Africa’s farm-gate price for potatoes averages R34 for a 10kg bag, Potatoes SA has said. At one unnamed store, the association found a 10kg bag of potatoes priced…
Read MoreSMEs to benefit from shortage of French fries from Europe
“According to preliminary analysis from the European Union’s Joint Research Centre, Europe is experiencing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with hot and dry conditions fuelling wildfires and…
Read MoreFood prices in SA [Media Coverage, eNCA]
“Some shops are overpricing potatoes while consumers are struggling to make ends meet. That’s the view of the Potato Nation after it found a store pricing potato’s out of the…
Read MorePSA “trending on Twitter hashtag” [Media Coverage, Durban Youth Radio FM]
Potatoes SA’s consumer pricing campaign – update [News Coverage, eNCA]
Potatoes SA talks to eNCA about its latest #PostYourPrice consumer campaign.
Read MoreNW-boer is Aartappelboer van die Jaar [Nuus, Landbou.com]
“Mnr. Murray Thompson van Anthorn Farming by Christiana is as vanjaar se Syngenta Nasionale Aartappelboer van die Jaar aangewys.” Lees meer…
Read MoreConsumer awareness campaign on food prices in SA [Media Coverage, eNCA]
Potatoes SA raises an alarm over the overpricing of spuds. To watch Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes SA, speak to eNCA on this consumer awareness campaign, click here. Join the…
Read MoreLetter from the editor [Media Coverage, Farmer’s Weekly]
“Nampo Cape was held in Bredasdorp from 14 to 17 September (see pages 24 and 25), where Grain SA also hosted the Nation in Conversation. One of the hot topics…
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