Media coverage
Potato boss corrects “potato shortage” misconceptions [Media Coverage, Kaya FM]
Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes SA, speaks to Kaya FM to correct the misconceptions of there being a potato shortage. Listen to the audio for more information.
Read MorePotato Award Winners [Media Coverage, Pretoria FM]
Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes SA, speaks to Pretoria FM about Rudi Heinlein, the newly crowned Seed Potato Grower of the Year 2022 and more. Rudi was awarded this prestigious…
Read MoreDie verskil tussen aartappelmot en Tuta absoluta
Die verskil tussen aartappelmot en Tuta absoluta. Lees meer oor Dr. Visser se oorsig in CHIPS Maart/April 2020. Lees meer oor die nuutste “CHIPS” uitgawe!
Read MorePotato Prices [Media Coverage, Rapport]
Potatoes SA gives an update on potato prices, particularly leading up to the festive season. To read the article by Riana de Lange as published in October 2022, click here.
Read MorePotatoes Industry Update [Media Coverage, SABC 1 Izindaba / News]
Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes SA speaks to SABC 1 Izindaba (News) to give an update on the potato industry regarding prices and quantities in October 2022.
Read MoreSyngenta National Potato Farmer of the Year [News, Farmer’s Weekly]
“Murray Thompson, a farmer from North West, was selected as the Syngenta National Potato Farmer of the Year during the Potatoes South Africa (PSA) biennial congress held in Johannesburg recently.”…
Read MoreAugust 2022 Potato Markets [Media Coverage, Farm TV]
For the Potato Markets (August 2022), see Farm Media insert, by clicking here.
Read MoreFresh produce markets need support of their municipalities [News Coverage, Sowetan]
“…Demonstrating their significance to food supply chains, the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development’s latest report on fresh produce markets showed that despite the pandemic, nearly 3.2 million…
Read MoreSA has enough capacity for slap chips, Steers owner, Potatoes SA, say amid shortage claims [News Coverage, Business Insider South Africa]
“There is capacity in the manufacturing space in terms of the factories, [they] have enough capacity to produce it,” Mundell said. CEO of Potatoes SA, Willie Jacobs, said he does…
Read MoreSneak peak into Potatoes SA Congress & Forum (21-22 Sep 2022)
Sneak peak from Pieter Geldenhuys, Master of Ceremonies for Potatoes SA Congress & Forum (21-22 Sep 2022). Get the latest updates from megatrends, bio-engineering, to the green economy. We invite…
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