CHIPS January / February 2024

February 12, 2024

Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 8 Tom Burke-inligtingsdag fokus op bemarking 11 Vivo Boerebemarkingsdag: The biggest agricultural expo in Limpopo Industry information • Bedryfsinligting 13 Market monitor: The…

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Potato Harvest Day

December 4, 2023

Potatoes South Africa is inviting you to the Limpopo Potato Harvest Day in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

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CHIPS (November/December 2023)

November 7, 2023

Effect of fungicide application on cedara potato cultivars: 2022/23 growing seasonHost range of the powdery scab pathogen: importance of rotation crop selectionHaal die kopseer uit die kalibrasie van spuittoerustingAqua Farming glo in waardetoevoegingUps and downs on world potato markets

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Potatoes SA New Ad Campaign

October 18, 2023

South Africa, you asked, and we listened! Alfred Ntombela has returned, and he has brought nostalgia and warm, fuzzy feelings back to the nation… and of course, his famous laugh…

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Here’s why potato costs have risen

October 13, 2023

One of the primary factors contributing to the price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation practices. Consequently,…

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Die onbeperkte potensiaal van afval-aartappels

October 6, 2023

Dr Carmen Muller van die Universiteit van Pretoria besoek die Plaas TV-ateljee. Sy brei uit oor ‘n uitvoerbaarheidstudie van ‘n nuwe waardeketting vir laergraad-aartappels in die landbouverwerkingsbedryf.

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CHIPS (September / October 2023)

September 5, 2023

Managing the risk of blackleg development and soft rot
Record early-season prices characterise world potato markets
Feedback on Potatoes SA Research Symposium
Plant parasitic nematodes associated with potatoes
Cultivar trials at Petrusburg and Greytown

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