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Potatoes under siege: The growing threat of pests and diseases in North America and Europe
North America and Europe, particularly the United Kingdom (UK), Germany, France, and the Netherlands, are among the leading producers of potatoes. The continuous emergence of new pests and diseases, as…
Read MoreThe ins and outs of integrated plant energy management
Winning producers are those who deliver what the consumer expects of them and for which consumers are willing to pay. Modern producers produce healthy and affordable food in accordance with…
Read MoreEnhancing potato yield and disease control in small-scale rainfed farming: A successful approach using mulching, fungicides, and cultivar selection
Swayimane and Appelsbosch located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are home to a considerable number of smallholder potato farmers who experience challenges that can compromise yields. Smallholder farmers tend to realise…
Read MoreCelebrating three decades of quality seed assurance
As the Potato Certification Service (PCS) celebrates 30 years of service on 14 June this year, the organisation reflects on its vital role in shaping the future of the potato…
Read MoreSoft rot blackleg
Soft rot, blackleg and stem rot is a bacterial disease complex caused by a group of closely related pathogens, namely the pectinolytic enterobacteria. The disease was recently renamed from Erwinia…
Read MoreGet Paid Sooner: Faster payments for potato crops
For many producers, cashflow delays can create unnecessary stress during an already demanding season. That is why Nile has introduced a brand-new feature to help ease that pressure: Get Paid…
Read MoreWorld potato markets
The past five years have been exceptionally volatile. In 2020, the world grappled with a historic pandemic, forcing drastic lifestyle changes. While fresh potato demand surged as people cooked at…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 13 weeks of 2025 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first 13 weeks of 2025 showed a slight increase, with the week 12 price increasing by 2%, the same increase as in…
Read MoreHow regulatory amendments are changing the game
Potatoes are one of the most efficient food crops in the world, but are highly dependent on crop protection products that are strictly regulated by various types of legislation. These…
Read More2025 Groentoer fokus op chemie en biologie
Die doelwit van die Aartappel Groentoer wat jaarliks deur die Oos-Vrystaat Aartappelwerkgroep in samewerking met Aartappels SA aangebied word, is om produsente in die streek in te lig oor nuwe…
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