Posts by Jandrie Klopper
Understanding Prokon’s role in South Africa’s potato value chain
The South African fresh produce sector relies on well-defined regulatory systems to ensure fair trade, accurate quality claims, and consumer protection. Two organisations often mentioned in the same breath –…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 44 weeks of 2025 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first 44 weeks of 2025 at South Africa’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) showed a week-on-week increase of 8%. Figure 1, which tracks…
Read More2025 Sandveld-gholfdag maak ’n ruim gemeenskapsbydrae
Die jaarlikse Sandveld-gholfdag is in September verlede jaar met groot sukses by Xamarin Gholf en Country-klub naby Lambertsbaai aangebied. Altesaam 25 spanne het vir hierdie sosiale geleentheid waarby die hele…
Read MorePotatoes SA: Transforming with vitality
Stories of determination and growth were central to Potatoes SA’s eighth Transformation Symposium, aptly themed “Old Roots, New Shoots: Revitalising and fostering new partnerships”. The event took place at the…
Read MoreSandveld cultivar trial under irrigation at Aurora in 2024/25
The Sandveld production region accounts for approximately 13.5% (2024 harvest year) of South Africa’s total potato harvest, cultivated on approximately 6 942 ha across both summer and winter plantings. This…
Read MoreCeres cultivar trial under irrigation at Donkerbos in 2024/25
Producers in the Ceres production area plant approximately 1.27% of the total area under potatoes in South Africa. Potatoes for processing and table purposes are planted under irrigation (651 ha…
Read MoreCHIPS November / December 2025
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory13 Cultivating innovation and transformation14 Weenen regional meeting15 Vivo Boerebemarkingsdag 202516 Aartappels SA hou Limpopo-streeksvergadering18 Tuber Telegraph: The SpudictionaryIndustry information • Bedryfsinligting22 Market monitor:…
Read MoreProkon News November 2025
During Aug/Sep 2025, a total of 13 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 12.86%. Total number of bags…
Read MoreTrade unions and employers: Starting the relationship
For many employers, their first contact with a trade union comes unexpectedly – often by way of a formal letter or email. In terms of Section 21 of the Labour…
Read MoreAartappels is veelsydigekoningskos
Aartappels SA se 2025-veldtog op LandbouRadio het in September op ‘n einde gekom en behels ‘n insiggewende reeks praatjies deur voedingkundiges, navorsers en ander rolspelers oor onderwerpe soos aartappelvariëteite, hul…
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