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During June and July 2026, a total of 14 potato-producing regions, as well as non-producing suppliers, delivered potatoes to fresh produce markets nationwide. Average percentage downgraded: 15.75% Total number of…
Read MoreTips for disciplinary hearings
As a rule, a disciplinary hearing should be held prior to dismissing an employee. Following the correct procedure is essential to ensure that any dismissal is procedurally and substantively fair.…
Read MorePotatoes power the ultimate human race
Potatoes SA took to the streets of KwaZulu-Natal on 14 June this year, to manage a refreshment station at the 99th Comrades Marathon. The event was an ‘up run’ from…
Read MoreEmpowering KZN potato producers through financial literacy
More than 25 developing potato producers from across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) recently participated in a financial management and bookkeeping training programme hosted by Potatoes SA at Cedara in Pietermaritzburg. The training…
Read MoreA visit to Christiana: Knowledge of seed potato production strengthened
Potatoes SA, through its Transformation division, hosted an educational exposure visit to view seed potato production in Christiana, North West. The visit brought together 12 potato producers from five provinces:…
Read MoreThe Potatoes SA recognition award
Potatoes SA has introduced a new roving trophy aimed at sharpening the industry’s focus on transformation. The trophy was unveiled at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Extension Summit, held…
Read MoreFrom Potatoes SA bursary recipient to ARC researcher
For Ndivhuwo Ramatsitsi, agriculture has always been part of her story. Growing up, conversations about food were a familiar part of her everyday life, thanks to her mother, who worked…
Read MoreCultivar check: Kelly
Description Tuber characteristics Disease resistance Cooking type As a table potato, it is very suitable for French fries. Key facts Agronomic traits Visit www.germicopa.com/en/pommedeterre/kelly-en/ for more information. Disclosure: The information…
Read MoreCeres-kultivarproef onder besproeiing by Donkerbos in 2025/26
Produsente in die Ceresproduksiegebied plant sowat 1.52% van die totale hektare onder aartappels in Suid-Afrika. Hulle plant verwerkings- en tafelaartappels onder besproeiing. Die prominentste kultivars wat in hierdie streek geproduseer…
Read MoreJohn Deere 6M: Werk vandag, betaal later
Elke seisoen bring sy eie uitdagings en geleenthede. Om die meeste daarvan te maak, benodig jy toerusting waarop jy kan staatmaak, sowel as finansiering wat by jou boerdery pas. Daarom…
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