Welcome to
Potatoes South Africa!

Potatoes SA is a non-profit company of which our primary objective is to serve as the mouthpiece of the SA potato producers. Potatoes SA serves to establish and maintain a central representative body called the Potato Industry Forum, in respect of all potato affairs in which all the role players in the potato industry can participate and in doing so set industry strategies. Potatoes SA furthermore has the purpose to institute and endorse the maintenance of a national Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) which shall collect, distribute and govern industry levies in accordance to statutory strategies as set out in government notices. In terms of its role in the potato industry, Potatoes SA operates as an industry association and its structure represents a network of participating role players and individuals who are involved in various forums and committees. The vision of PSA is to build a viable potato industry in South Africa.
Welcome to
Potatoes South Africa!

Potatoes SA is a non-profit company of which our primary objective is to serve as the mouthpiece of the SA potato producers. Potatoes SA serves to establish and maintain a central representative body called the Potato Industry Forum, in respect of all potato affairs in which all the role players in the potato industry can participate and in doing so set industry strategies. Potatoes SA furthermore has the purpose to institute and endorse the maintenance of a national Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) which shall collect, distribute and govern industry levies in accordance to statutory strategies as set out in government notices. In terms of its role in the potato industry, Potatoes SA operates as an industry association and its structure represents a network of participating role players and individuals who are involved in various forums and committees. The vision of PSA is to build a viable potato industry in South Africa.
Articles
Tariffs 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 to Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa. Read...
Staff Photos
Below are Potatoes South Africa's staff members. Executive Core Team PSA Executive Core Team Management Team Management Team Spudtacular Staff Members Spudtacular Staff...
Jannie 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.
Weekly Market Comment (29 July 2022)
For more information on the Weekly Market Comment (29 July 2022), click here.
Weekly Market Comment (22 July 2022)
For more information on the Weekly Market Comment (22 July 2022), click here.
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 updates and more. Steps to follow: Steps to follow:1. Download Whova App...
Tariffs 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 to Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa. Read more…
Jannie 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.
Aldrin 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.
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 updates and more. Steps to follow: Steps to follow:1. Download Whova App...
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 on the potato industry. PSA will be hosting a group of industry experts to...
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 rising food insecurity and the loss of livelihoods in the wake of the...
Staff Photos
Below are Potatoes South Africa's staff members. Executive Core Team PSA Executive Core Team Management Team Management Team Spudtacular Staff Members Spudtacular Staff...
Jannie 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.
Aldrin 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.