Posts by deidre@plaasmedia.co.za
Weenen regional meeting highlights
The Weenen regional meeting took place on 19 September this year, focussing on updates in the potato industry, research, marketing, transformation initiatives, and regional news. The meeting was aimed at…
Read MoreEastern Free State cultivar trial under irrigation at Bethlehem in 2023/24
The Eastern Free State is a major potato producing region where 19% of the country’s commercial potatoes are produced on approximately 9 522 ha (2023 harvest year). The most prominent…
Read MoreSpandinamika onderskei dié boerdery van ander
HP Smit en Seuns Boerdery is geleë naby Piketberg en Elandsbaai in die Wes-Kaap. Hierdie dinamiese onderneming is vroeër vanjaar tydens die jaarlikse Aartappels SA-kongres, as die Syngenta Nasionale Aartappelboer…
Read MoreThe development of region-specific crop rotation programmes for the Eastern Free State (Part 1)
The advantages of crop rotation have been known for centuries and are utilised by producers to enhance soil fertility and control diseases, pests, and weeds through the inclusion of specific…
Read MoreDie ontwikkeling van streekspesifieke wisselbouprogramme vir die Oos-Vrystaat (Deel 1)
Die voordele van wisselbou is al eeue lank bekend en word deur produsente toegepas om grondvrugbaarheid op te bou en siektes, peste en onkruide te beheer deur spesifieke gewasse by…
Read MoreEmployee versus independent contractor
Independent contractors are appointed to perform work or provide a specific service to another person or business. They are not employees of the employer as they perform the work under…
Read MoreProkon News: September/October 2024
During June and July 2024, a total of 15 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Click here to learn more about…
Read MoreBelastingskok by die beëindiging van vruggebruik
Kleinjan erf ‘n plaas by sy pa, Piet, onderhewig daaraan dat sy ma, tannie Annie, lewenslange vruggebruik geniet. Kleinjan boer voort en betaal aan tannie Annie ’n maandelikse inkomste of…
Read MorePotatoes for a healthy heart: Nutritional insights and tips
Every September, we celebrate Heart Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness regarding cardiovascular disease in South Africa, culminating on World Heart Day on 29 September. The campaign…
Read MoreLet’s talk about drip on potato
Although drip irrigation is not yet widely practiced in potato production, its adoption is steadily increasing along with knowledge of its successful application. Netafim is driving this process, which is…
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