Media coverage
Farmers threaten to abandon market [Media Coverage, Newzroom Afrika]
Public-private partnerships to save markets [Media Coverage, eNCA]
Potato Boss speaks on quality, quantity and exports [Media Coverage, Cape Talk]
Public—private partnerships needed to save fresh produce markets
“National fresh produce markets lie at the very heart of local food supply chains, but deteriorating infrastructure and a lack of municipal oversight may soon see farmers abandon these sites…
Read MoreTariffs on French fries benefit new potato farmers [Media Coverage, Farmers’ Weekly]
While the new tariffs on imported frozen French fries would not have a significant impact on South Africa’s potato industry, it was a crucial measure for protecting developing farmers, according…
Read MoreJannie Basson / Willie Jacobs episode (Media Coverage, Meer as Grond)
Watch the Meer as Grond episode featuring Jannie Basson and Willie Jacobs, by clicking here. This episode is proudly sponsored by Potatoes SA in collaboration with Agri SA.
Read MoreAldrin Lawrence / Willie Jacobs episode (Media Coverage, Meer as Grond)
Watch the Meer as Grond episode featuring Aldrin Lawrence and Willie Jacobs, by clicking here. This episode is proudly sponsored by Potatoes SA in collaboration with Agri SA.
Read MoreChips won’t be cheap amid rising anti-dumping duties [News Coverage, The Herald]
SA has introduced higher duties for imported frozen potatoes from Europe to protect the domestic industry. a move that could lead to a sharp rise in the price of French…
Read MoreFresh produce markets are crucial to South Africa [News Article, Farmer’s Weekly]
The deterioration of South Africa’s 23 fresh produce markets cannot be accepted, as they are too important to farmers, small businesses, and the food security of most South Africans. For…
Read MoreFresh produce markets a lifeline to put food on tables [News Coverage, Sowetan]
National fresh produce markets play a vital role within SA’s food chain, acting as the anchors for price formulation of fresh produce. For more information on the article by Willie…
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