Posts by Jandrie Klopper
Pepper ringspot virus in the spotlight
The pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) was observed in several production areas last year, including Limpopo, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, North West and the Northern Cape. The Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) Research…
Read MoreWorld potato markets at the end of 2023
In August 2023, North American potato supplies were increasing, and the United States (US) experienced the second-largest monthly volume of fry exports. Despite an almost 3% dip in retail sales…
Read MorePesticide residues and food safety
Pesticides are essential in assisting potato producers to combat pests, diseases, and weeds. It is almost inconceivable to produce the expected tonnage of potatoes used by South Africans, either fresh…
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 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 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 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 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…
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