Media coverage
Potato Industry Forum (PIF) 2022
The Potato Industry Forum (PIF) 2022 took place on 26 April 2022 at Woodhill Country Estate in Pretoria. The event, which was hosted by Potatoes SA, was also LIVE streamed…
Read MoreLimpopo-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Tom Burke in 2021
“Die Limpopo-produksie-gebied produseer sowat 22% (2021-oesjaar) van die land se totale aartappelproduksie, wat die hoogste in Suid-Afrika is. Hierdie streek plant onder besproeiing vir die gebruik van tafel- en verwerkingsdoeleindes.…
Read MorePotato production resumes in parts of Ukraine [News, CHIPS]
Farmers are resuming work in the liberated regions of Ukraine, particularly in the Kyiv, Chernihiv and Sumy regions. This is not without difficulty as some fields have been mined, and…
Read MoreNew potato varieties promising for food security [Industry News, CHIPS]
The new generation of potato varieties is performing better and better under extreme climate conditions such as drought, according to the recent sustainability report of potato breederHZPC. The first trials…
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 MoreIrrigation: A balancing act [News, CHIPS]
Potatoes are shallow-rooted plants with a network of finely branched roots and a fairly large leaf area. This makes the crop very sensitive to even small deficiencies of water, which…
Read MoreHarvest SA Jan/Feb 2022 Edition [News, Harvest SA]
Potatoes South Africa is featured in Harvest SA (Jan/Feb 2022 Edition). The edition also speaks to the future of farming which depends on the Agriculture Master Plan, and how will…
Read MorePIDT and NAMC engage with successful New Era Farmers in Limpopo [News, CHIPS]
“Transformation is high on the agenda in the potato industry. In the Potatoes South Africa (PSA) Enterprise Development beneficiary pipeline, 19% of participants are in their seconds year, 62% in…
Read MorePeeling the true essence of PSA’s generic promotion efforts [News, CHIPS]
“Every human being on this planet is in one way or another engaged in marketing. Whether it is to capture the attention of an audience at a speaking event or…
Read MoreThe effect of fungicide application on potato cultivars at Cedara [News, CHIPS]
“The severity of these diseases, especially late blight, can cause crop losses of up to 100% if fungicides are not applied regularly. As a result, seed and table producers will…
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