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Let’s talk about drip on potato
Although drip irrigation is not yet widely practiced in potato production, its adoption is steadily increasing along with knowledge of its successful application. Netafim is driving this process, which is…
Read MoreTraining of emerging producers in Limpopo
Important information regarding the July planting season was conveyed to 16 emerging producers during a training session held at the Cornerstone Boutique Hotel in Mogwadi, Limpopo on 4 and 5…
Read MoreBlack frost devastates Limpopo crops
The agricultural sector in Limpopo, particularly in the Capricorn and Waterberg districts, recently experienced significant setbacks due to an unusual cold front resulting in black frost. This rare weather phenomenon…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State cultivar trial under irrigation at Petrusburg in 2023
Approximately 1.7% of South Africa’s commercial potatoes are produced on 954 ha (2023/24 harvest year) located in the Southwestern Free State potato production region. The main cultivars produced for commercial…
Read MorePrecision breeding for resilient spuds
Genetic variation refers to variability between the DNA sequences or genomes of individual living organisms and is the basis of the biodiversity we see around us. Even within a single…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 22 weeks of 2024 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes in the first 22 weeks of 2024 reflected an overall downward trend for most of the period, which is the opposite of the 2023…
Read MoreCHIPS (July/ August 2024) Individual articles
Please find the CHIPS individual articles for the July/August 2024 edition Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 5 Potatoes SA Congress and Seed Potato Grower’s Forum programme 12 Sandveldboere…
Read MoreWorld potato markets at a glance
The United States (US) experienced its best month for frozen fry exports in the past 16 months during March. It also proved to be a strong month for US fry…
Read MoreWhy standardised testing is an important industry tool
When potato certification started in South Africa in the 1990s, one of the strategic decisions of the potato industry to ensure the cost-effectiveness of certifying seed potatoes, was the establishment…
Read MoreUnleashing the potential of potatoes
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization Statistics (FAOSTAT), a total of 359 million tonnes of potatoes were produced in 159 countries on 16.5 million hectares of land in 2021.…
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