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LandbouRadio weerlê mites oor aartappels
Aartappels SA se 2025-veldtog op LandbouRadio behels ‘n reeks praatjies deur voedingkundiges, navorsers en ander rolspelers, onder meer oor onderwerpe soos aartappelvariëteite en hul gebruike, gaarmaakmetodes en vele meer. Hierdie…
Read MorePotatoes and spuds: A match made on our fields and courts
In the January/February 2025 issue of CHIPS, I published an article titled “Potatoes, a sportsman’s snack” and in it, referred to how potatoes served as an energy source for runners…
Read MoreSmall potatoes, big benefits: Nutritional power for school meals
Following our March/April 2025 CHIPS article regarding the value of small potatoes in the diets of school-going children, Potatoes SA has undertaken a further study to emphasise the vital role…
Read MoreMazeli Farming and Projects: A story of growth, resilience, and market success
From humble beginnings to a growing force in Limpopo’s potato industry, Mazeli Farming and Projects is a shining example of how strategic support, determination, and strong market linkages can transform…
Read MorePowered 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…
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