Posts by Jandrie Klopper
Celebrating growth: Bursary to breakthrough
Potatoes SA celebrates the remarkable journey of Sifiso Mhlanga, a former bursary recipient who has now joined the organisation. His story is a powerful reflection of what the Potatoes SA…
Read MoreSuidwes-Vrystaat-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Petrusburg in 2024/25
Die Suidwes-Vrystaat aartappelproduksiestreek produseer sowat 1.86% van die land se kommersiële aartappels op 954 ha (2024-oesjaar). Die mees prominente kultivars wat in die streek se hoofoes vir tafelverbruik en verwerking…
Read MoreCultivar check: Lanorma
Description A variety with very high yields, producing round to oval shaped potatoes with a light cream coloured skin and light-yellow flesh. The variety is well suited to the fresh…
Read MoreMpumalanga-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Davel/Bethal in 2024/25
Sowat 2.11% van die totale hektare onder aartappels in Suid-Afrika word deur 37 aartappelprodusente in die Mpumalanga-produksiegebied geplant. Die streek se aartappels word onder besproeiing geplant met die oog op…
Read MoreGrond en water: ’n Onafskeidbare vennootskap
Wêreldgronddag wat jaarliks op 5 Desember plaasvind, is verlede jaar onder die tema “Grond en water: ’n Bron van lewe” gevier. Wat die landbou betref, strek hierdie boodskap verder as…
Read MoreGlyphosate hormesis: Benefits and risks
Despite being lambasted by increasing cases of glyphosate-resistant weeds and negative press regarding human health concerns, glyphosate retains the titles it has earned over the past quarter of a century…
Read MoreNematode control: Can we do without fumigation?
Potatoes are mainly produced on intensively farmed land, which contributes to nematode-induced problems specific to the crop. Root-knot and lesion nematodes are recognised as one of the primary constraints in…
Read MoreThe concept of low flow-rate irrigation
Also known as continuous irrigation, low flow-rate irrigation (a form of low-rate drip irrigation) has the potential to push the limits of irrigation precision and water-use efficiency. In certain circumstances,…
Read MoreCover crops: A solution for nematode control
Nematodes pose a significant threat to potato production in South Africa. These microscopic pests attack the roots and tubers of potato plants. When infestation occurs early in the season, root…
Read MoreWorld potato markets: Expanded 2025 industry report
The global potato market has entered one of its most unsettled periods in recent memory. While the crop performed well in many regions, the overall picture is dominated by oversupply,…
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