Posts by Jandrie Klopper
Prokon News March 2025
During December 2024 and January 2025, a total of 14 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 11.25%. Total…
Read MoreRegistreer jou boerdery by die Vergoedingsfonds
Boerderye in Suid-Afrika moet by die Departement van Indiensneming en Arbeid se Vergoedingsfonds geregistreer wees om hul werkers teen werksverwante beserings te dek. Dit beteken die loonrekening moet jaarliks verklaar…
Read MoreA quick summary of sectoral determination 13
The following entails a short summary of the basic rights of employees earning below the earnings threshold, as regulated by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State product trial under irrigation at Petrusburg, 2022 to 2024
The Southwestern Free State potato production area produces approximately 1.9% of South Africa’s commercial potatoes on 954 ha (2024 harvest year). The main cultivars produced for commercial consumption (table and…
Read MoreSmall potatoes could be the solution to feeding our next generations
We recently received the 2024 matric results and were overjoyed that learners performed so well in their final exams. Unfortunately, hard work alone is not the only contributor to academic…
Read MoreSouth African potato export and import markets in 2024
The South African potato industry is a key player in the country’s agricultural sector, contributing significantly to food security, job creation, and economic growth. South Africa produces enough potatoes for…
Read MoreThe South African potato industry: Domestic and regional market trends in the past decade
Potatoes are the fourth most consumed staple food after maize, wheat, and rice. The global market for potatoes was estimated to be about US$116 billion (about R2,3 trillion) in 2024.…
Read MoreLegislation governing agricultural remedies: Why are certain products disappearing from the producer’s toolbox?
Agricultural remedies are regulated under the Fertilisers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947), which falls under the mandate of the National Department of…
Read MoreDigitising crop data and multinational collaboration in potato production
Among the most notable advancements in recent years is the digitisation of crop-recorded data, particularly in potato production. A crucial aspect of this digital revolution is the integration of local…
Read MorePotato yield forecasting from satellites
Remote sensing has for long been used to assist producers in precision farming. It allows the monitoring of crop vegetation over large areas and enables the assessment of crop health…
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