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CHIPS January/February 2026
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Read MoreProkon News: January 2026
During Oct/Nov 2025, a total of 12 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 9.14%. Total number of bags…
Read MorePowered by potatoes: Dynamic marketing in 2025
Another successful year was added to the tally for Potatoes SA’s generic product promotion marketing, which continues to drive increased demand and consumption of potatoes in South Africa while supporting…
Read MoreCultivating possibilities one step at a time
Within the heart of South Africa’s rural landscapes, a quiet but powerful transformation process is taking shape. Across the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, a group of determined developing producers…
Read MoreCelebrating 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…
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