Posts by Jandrie Klopper
Powered by opportunity: How the Potatoes SA bursary shaped a young leader
Upon meeting Gloria Monama, you are immediately struck by her calm confidence and quiet resilience, traits she attributes to both her roots and the remarkable journey that brought her from…
Read MoreFrom classroom to industry: PIDT cultivates skilled industry professionals
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) has made significant progress in building a well-educated, skilled workforce for the potato industry. Recognising the need for research, innovation, and specialised expertise, the…
Read MoreSouth African good experimental practice
The publication of the new regulations relating to agricultural remedies on 25 August 2023 saw the introduction of good experimental practice (GEP) in South Africa. For many companies operating within…
Read MoreImportant safety measures for pesticide use
The importance of safe pesticide use on farms cannot be emphasised enough. Given the threat they could pose to humans and nature, it is essential to adhere to regulations and…
Read MoreEmbracing greater growth by nurturing nature
For generations, farmers have cultivated the land with time-tested tools, relying on traditional methods that worked in sync with the environment. While these practices encouraged safe, chemical-free foods, they often…
Read More‘Soil and soul’: How potatoes ground us in an uprooted age
Ours is a century defined by motion. People are migrating in pursuit of work or safety. Technology is evolving by the minute. Cultural anchors – faith, family, language, even the…
Read MoreBiological crop protection: Essential questions
In the dynamic field of agriculture, biological crop protection products have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional synthetic interventions. As the demand for sustainable farming practices continues to rise, producers…
Read MorePut your tubers in pole position with potassium nitrate
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are a cultivated crop originating from the highlands of South America. The oldest centre of the potato crop was probably the highlands of Peru and western…
Read MoreCultivar check: Markies
Description Key facts Agronomic traits Cooking type Tuber characteristics Disease tolerance For more information, visit www.hzpc.com or www.potatopro.com/potato-varieties/markies Disclosure: The information provided here is sourced from global data and general…
Read MoreLimpopo-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Dendron in 2024
Limpopo is ‘n groot aartappelproduksiestreek waar ongeveer 24.8% van die land se totale kommersiële aartappels deur 121 produsente op nagenoeg 12 760 ha geproduseer word. Die mees prominente kultivars wat…
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