Over and above the ongoing engagement with International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) and key processing companies in South Africa, PSA, through the PVPF, has submitted letters to the minister of agriculture and the minister of trade and…
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has taken up the role of ensuring that new era farmers have access to the right seed at the right time. When it comes to the selection of cultivars, PSA only presents the performance of the…
Pesticides may only be sold or offered for sale for the purposes and applications as directed by the label instructions. No person in whatever capacity may sell for any other purposes, or for any other application methods, than those instructed…
A recent study conducted among children aged nine to 18 years has suggested that eating potatoes can be an effective strategy to moderately improve intake of key shortfall nutrients. Compared to no potato consumption, results showed that eating potatoes in…
Ever wonder why the potato is often referred to as "humble"? … The fact is potatoes are anything but humble. In fact, the potato is a majestic food crop. When it comes to cooking and consumption, it is versatile, nutritious…
Indien een of twee produsente nie bestuur van weerstand toepas nie, kan almal in die omgewing na 'n ruk met weerstandige insekte sukkel. Buitengewone skade deur aartappelmotte, is die afgelope seisoene uit verskeie produksiestreke aangemeld. Aartappels Suid-Afrika (ASA) het met ’n reeks werkswinkels begin oor die beheer van hierdie insek, en die…