Posts by Jandrie Klopper
Forever chemicals: Pesticides that contaminate environments and food
Synthetic (human-made or anthropogenic) chemicals that belong to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) group have a broad range of industrial and household uses. PFAS chemicals are used in countless…
Read MoreThis isn’t just your farm. It’s your future.
Farming is never just about land or yield. It is a home, a way of life and a future. It deserves cover that can change with it. No two seasons…
Read MoreThe value of our fresh produce markets
As new technology rapidly reforms agriculture, a growing narrative suggests that our fresh produce trade is propped up by so-called ‘outdated’ systems. But before we throw out the rulebook, we…
Read MoreWorld potato markets: Hope for Europe
The European potato market has experienced a notable shift. Early in the season, high prices were anticipated for the third consecutive year. However, weakened demand and abundant stock caused prices…
Read MoreVan grond tot grafiek: Hoe data die bedryf rig
Aartappels SA se inligtingsafdeling samel voortdurend ’n verskeidenheid van datapunte in met die doel om waardevolle insigte vir produsente te ontwikkel. Hierdie insigte stel produsente in staat om meer ingeligte…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 39 weeks of 2025 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first 39 weeks of 2025 at South Africa’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) showed a week-on-week increase of 10%. As illustrated in Figure…
Read MoreThe Spudictionary: New vocabulary for a dynamic and changing industry
Words carry weight. They shape our understanding, frame our conversations, and sometimes even define the movements of entire industries. In recent years, social media has shown us just how powerful…
Read MoreLimpopo-streeksvergadering beklemtoon verantwoordelike bemarking
Die 2025 Limpopo-streeksvergadering van Aartappels SA het produsente byeengebring rondom twee sleuteltemas: verantwoordelike bemarking en vertroue in markagente. Met ’n rekordoes in sig en markdinamika wat voortdurend verander, was die…
Read MoreVivo Boerebemarkingsdag 2025: ’n Hoogtepunt vir die aartappelbedryf
Die Vivo Boerebemarkingsdag is ’n jaarlikse landbou-ekspo en is oudergewoonte in Augustus vanjaar in Vivo, Limpopo aangebied. Die geleentheid is besonder betekenisvol vir produsente in dié streek en beslis nie…
Read MoreWeenen regional meeting feedback
The Weenen regional meeting, held on 18 September this year, brought together key stakeholders from the potato industry for an in-depth discussion on market trends, ongoing research initiatives, and upcoming…
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