Posts by Jandrie Klopper
Market monitor: The first five weeks of 2025 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first four weeks of 2025 showed a notable downward trajectory, with week five’s price decreasing by 16% relative to week four. As…
Read MoreVolhoubaar en doeltreffend: Die sleutels tot winsgewende aartappelproduksie
Swarthaak Boerdery is ‘n familiebesigheid naby Douglas in die Noord-Kaap. Die boerdery is langs die Oranjerivier geleë, net na die samevloeiing met die Vaalrivier. Eienaar, Johan Jacobs, sê dit is…
Read MoreEnterprise development in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) traditionally conducts annual visits to specific Enterprise Development (ED) Projects. During the Trust’s visit from 18 to 20 November 2024, five producers from the…
Read MorePotatoes SA Pillars of Progress
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) aims to ensure an innovative, and sustainable potato industry that meets the evolving needs of our society and environment. Our vision for 2050 is centered around…
Read MoreCHIPS January / February 2025
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 9 Dwayne Kaschula: Goeie oordeel lei tot goeie groei13 Carbon credits: Benefits to the South African producer Industry information • Bedryfsinligting 19 Market…
Read MoreConsumer perceptions regarding ‘ugly’ potatoes
The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) estimates that about a third of all the food produced in the world is lost or goes to waste at various nodes in the value…
Read MoreEnterprise development success stories
The Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) continues to play a transformative role in South Africa’s agricultural sector, particularly in the Western Cape and North West provinces. Designed to empower emerging producers,…
Read MoreWorld potato market report
The European Union (EU) potato harvest saw mixed results. The Dutch potato crop reached 3.598 million tonnes, marking a 6.5% increase over the previous year due to higher yields and…
Read MoreProkon News Januarie/February 2025
During October and November 2024, a total of 12 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 6.14%. Total number…
Read MoreImportance of presenting evidence correctly
During disciplinary and arbitration proceedings, the employer has a responsibility to present evidence to the chairperson or commissioner to prove its case. Evidence is defined as “the available body of…
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