Posts by Jandrie Klopper
Plaagdoderresidu’s en voedselveiligheid
Plaagdoders is noodsaaklike insette waarmee aartappelprodusente plae, siektes en onkruide moet bestry. Sonder plaagdoders is dit haas ondenkbaar om die verwagte tonnemaat aartappels te produseer wat deur Suid-Afrikaners benut word,…
Read MoreNoord-Kaap kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Douglas in 2023
Die Noord-Kaap is ’n aartappelproduksiestreek waar 18 produsente op 2 214 ha aartappels vir die land se varsproduktemarkte produseer. Nagenoeg 60.74% van hierdie streek se aartappelproduksie bestaan uit moerproduksie. Lanorma,…
Read MoreTrends in sustainable potato cultivation
The potato, a staple food for millions across the globe, finds itself at a critical juncture. The industry is navigating a complex matrix of challenges, ranging from climate change and…
Read MoreRoots of sustainability: A comparison of long term crop soil health studies
“The soil microbiology is the workhorse of the soil.” Prof Bob Larkin. During the 31st annual Soilborne Plant Disease Symposium hosted in Stellenbosch in 2023, Prof Robert (Bob) Larkin from…
Read MoreCultivating soil health: Vital for potato production
Potatoes form part of rotation cycles together with grains and pastures, including maize, soya beans and cereals. For this reason, Potatoes SA and Grain SA have joined forces to address…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 46 weeks of 2023 at fresh produce markets
Until week 39 of 2023, prices on the country’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) had consistently been on the rise, reaching unprecedented highs. Subsequently, a phase of stabilisation followed, characterised by…
Read MoreCHIPS March / April 2023
The latest CHIPS Magazine (March/ April 2023) is out now. Sirkel ‘n landgoed: Gesonde moere vir volhoubare aartappelproduksie | Satellite-derived crop growth indices for management of potato crops 2 Preface…
Read MoreCHIPS March / April 2022
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 03 Preface / Voorwoord 04 Redakteursbrief / Editor’s note 06 Potato news / Aartappelnuus 08 OVS spog met nuwe Aartappelboer van die Jaar…
Read MoreChips January / February 2022
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 03 Preface / Voorwoord 04 Redakteursbrief / Editor’s note 06 Potato news / Aartappelnuus 08 ASA-inligtingsdae maak kommunikasiekanale oop Industry information • Bedryfsinligting…
Read MoreCHIPS November / December 2021
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 02 Preface / Voorwoord 04 Redakteursbrief / Editor’s note 06 Potato news / Aartappelnuus 08 ASA hou suksesvolle inligtingstoer Industry information • Bedryfsinligting…
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