Posts by Jandrie Klopper
World potato markets: European market recovery
Global demand for European potato products has been under pressure over the last two or three years. European Union (EU) suppliers built up sales in the late 2010s on the…
Read MoreFirst 31 weeks of 2026 at FPMs
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first 31 weeks of 2026 at South Africa’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) showed a week-on-week increase of 7%. Figure 1, which tracks…
Read MoreHonouring excellence: PCS celebrates top seed growers of 2026
Hard work, innovation, and unwavering passion took centre stage on 22 July when the Potato Certification Service (PCS) honoured top producers. Held as part of the Seed Potato Grower’s Forum…
Read MoreSyngenta Nasionale Aartappelboer van die Jaar: Finaliste en wenner 2026
SW en Hannelie van Zyl van Sandveld Aartappels SW en Hannelie van Zyl van Sandveld Aartappels in Lambertsbaai is aangewys as Aartappels SA se Suidelike Streek Aartappelboer van die Jaar,…
Read MoreThe seventh statutory levy period approved
On 23 July 2026, Congress voted in favour of Potatoes SA chairperson Murray Thompson’s appeal, officially endorsing the organisation’s proposed seventh statutory levy period following extensive industry consultations. With this…
Read MoreKlimaatslim boerdery is die nuwe normaal: Aartappels SA wys die pad vorentoe
“Aartappelboere moet ophou om hulself as slegs veerkragtig te beskou. Veerkragtigheid impliseer dat jy eers ’n terugslag moes beleef. Ons moet eerder vooruitbeplan, risiko’s bestuur en die gereedskap wat reeds…
Read MoreCall for Research Proposals 2027/2028
With the 2027-2028 call for proposals, researchers are invited to prepare proposals for the followingresearch fields: A more detailed explanation for each is provided in the link below:
Read MoreLimpopo cultivar trial under irrigation at Tom Burke in 2025
Limpopo is a major potato-producing region, where approximately 12 760 ha of potatoes (24.8% of the country’s total commercial potatoes) are produced by 121 producers. The most prominent cultivars produced…
Read MoreLoskop Valley cultivar trial under irrigation in 2025
The Loskop Valley is a potato-producing region where about 3.3% of the country’s commercial potatoes, mainly for processing purposes, are produced by 18 producers on approximately 1 715 ha. The…
Read MoreLimpopo cultivar trial under irrigation at Dendron in 2025
Limpopo is a major potato production area where roughly 24.8% of the country’s total commercial potatoes are produced by 121 producers on approximately 12 760 ha. The most prominent cultivars…
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