Posts by Hanrie Greebe
Potato product exports [News, CHIPS]
South Africa has a dual agricultural sector comprising of highly developed commercial producers as well as small-scale or subsistence-based producers. The gross value of agriculture in South Africa was reported…
Read MorePotato Price Update [News, kykNET]
This insightful kykNET news broadcast sheds light on potato prices. It does this by sharing Potatoes South Africa statistics with the public and potato industry. To view the full kykNET…
Read More“The price of potatoes is expected to decline!” [News, Lotus FM]
“After seeing record highs in the last year, the price of potatoes is expected to decline in the coming months… Spokesperson, Jano Bezuidenhout, says low volumes have contributed to the…
Read MorePotato price decrease [News, Channel Africa]
“The price of potatoes in South Africa has decreased in the past few weeks… Adverse weather conditions earlier in the year have been blamed on lesser volume production.” To listen…
Read MorePrice of potatoes in SA decreases [News, SABC News]
“The price of potatoes in South Africa has decreased in the past few weeks… Adverse weather conditions earlier in the year have been blamed on lesser volume production. But as…
Read MorePotatoes SA tackles the triple threat of malnutrition [New, Channel Africa]
As many as 27% of South Africa’s young children are said to be stunted because of under nutrition. Now with the country celebrating National Nutrition Week from the 9th to…
Read MorePotatoes 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…
Read MorePotatoes SA latches on to technology [News, kykNET]
Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa, spoke with kykNET on the role of harnessing technology to propel the potato industry forward. To listen to the kykNET interview from October…
Read MorePotatoes and heart health [News, Plaas TV]
Immaculate Zinde from Potatoes SA discusses the role of potatoes in managing heart health. To view the Plaas TV / Farm TV television interview with Immaculate Zinde, Marketing Manager of…
Read MorePotatoes South Africa’s Radio Interview [News, Metro FM]
“Potatoes South Africa is a non-profit company that was established to serve, protect and promote the interests of all potato producers in South Africa. PSA has four core business units:…
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