Media statements

MEDIA STATEMENT: POTATO COST CHALLENGE – LOADSHEDDING A COMMON DENOMINATOR

By Mashilela Makgato / January 30, 2023 / Comments Off on MEDIA STATEMENT: POTATO COST CHALLENGE – LOADSHEDDING A COMMON DENOMINATOR

It is not only potato producers who are impacted by loadshedding – the sustainability of the entire South African potato value chain is at risk. Should there be a breakdown…

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Potatoes SA Research Symposium – 2022

By Hanrie Greebe / July 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Potatoes SA Research Symposium – 2022

Get the latest information regarding the Potatoes SA Research Symposium 2022 by downloading Whova, the interactive conference app. You will be able to participate in polls, share photos, get live…

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PSA Roundtable

By Hanrie Greebe / June 3, 2022 / Comments Off on PSA Roundtable

This is the registration form for Potatoes SA (PSA)’s virtual roundtables. This is aimed at discussing key industry issues that the fresh produce market are facing, with a particular focus…

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Potatoes key to solving SA malnutrition challenges

By Hanrie Greebe / October 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Potatoes key to solving SA malnutrition challenges

As South Africa joins in celebrating World Food Day on 16 October, the spotlight has been thrust on the growing triple burden of malnutrition facing vulnerable households – especially given…

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Impact of riots on fresh produce markets [Media Statement]: Big demand for potatoes on Durban and Pietermaritzburg Markets

By Hanrie Greebe / July 19, 2021 / Comments Off on Impact of riots on fresh produce markets [Media Statement]: Big demand for potatoes on Durban and Pietermaritzburg Markets

Riots that erupted in major metropolitan areas during the past week have had a disruptive impact on our country which is already bearing the brunt of the persistent Covid burden. …

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Potatoes SA Media Statement (2/2): 1 July 2021. Dr Ben Pieterse new Chairperson of PIDT pays tribute to Ernst Yzel

By Hanrie Greebe / July 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Potatoes SA Media Statement (2/2): 1 July 2021. Dr Ben Pieterse new Chairperson of PIDT pays tribute to Ernst Yzel

Since its inception in 2004, Ernst Yzel has been part and parcel of the Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT). One of Potatoes South Africa’s (PSA) objectives as a non-profit company…

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Potatoes SA Media Statement (1/2): 1 July 2021. Dr Ben Pieterse appointed as new Chairperson of PIDT

By Hanrie Greebe / July 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Potatoes SA Media Statement (1/2): 1 July 2021. Dr Ben Pieterse appointed as new Chairperson of PIDT

The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) has nominated Dr Ben Pieterse as the new chairperson succeeding successful potato farmer and businessman, Mr Ernst Yzel. His nomination is effective from 1…

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