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World potato market report
The European Union (EU) potato harvest saw mixed results. The Dutch potato crop reached 3.598 million tonnes, marking a 6.5% increase over the previous year due to higher yields and…
Read MoreProkon News Januarie/February 2025
During October and November 2024, a total of 12 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 6.14%. Total number…
Read MoreImportance of presenting evidence correctly
During disciplinary and arbitration proceedings, the employer has a responsibility to present evidence to the chairperson or commissioner to prove its case. Evidence is defined as “the available body of…
Read MoreBelê veilig én met goeie groei
Verskeie faktore speel ’n bepalende rol in ’n veeprodusent se besluit om kapitaal binne of buite sy boerdery te belê. Drie faktore wat dikwels ’n belegger se besluit kan beïnvloed,…
Read MoreNxazonke: An agenda for small and urban producers
Recent research using scenario-based analyses and modelling suggests that cities can sustain themselves with fruits and vegetables if 30% of urban land is devoted to urban agriculture (UA). Small-scale producers,…
Read MorePotatoes, a sportsman’s snack
Potatoes SA was thrilled to participate in the annual Soweto Marathon, popularly known as ‘the people’s race’. This event brought together 20 000 people, uniting not only the people of…
Read MoreTransformation and the potato industry
The South African potato industry, a cornerstone of the country’s agricultural economy, is undergoing significant transformation. Efforts to promote inclusivity in production, market access, skills development, and gender equity are…
Read MoreFrom rural roots to agricultural success
Bhekani Zondo’s journey from rural life in uMswililia near Port Shepstone to a career in agricultural economics is a tale of passion, perseverance, and purpose. Raised in a farming household,…
Read MoreXolani Hlatshwayo’s agricultural journey
Xolani Hlatshwayo, a young man from Mkuze in KwaZulu-Natal, was raised by his mother along with three siblings. He started his education at Elundini Primary School in Ngwavuma and completed…
Read MorePotatoes SA projects in the Sandveld and Eastern Cape
The past few years saw Potatoes SA launching various projects in the Sandveld and Eastern Cape, the goal being to enable potato producers to take better and more informed decisions.…
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