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During December 2023 and January 2024, a total of 13 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 6.64%. Total…
Read MoreGlobal trends in fresh potato retailing
Potatoes are marketed at the retail level in four key markets: the United States (US), Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), and the Netherlands. Each of these countries has a unique…
Read MoreWes-Vrystaatse kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Bultfontein in 2023
Die Wes-Vrystaat is ’n groot aartappelproduksiestreek waar 40 produsente sowat 14% van die land se aartappels op ongeveer 7 372 ha produseer. Die mees prominente kultivars wat hier vir kommersiële…
Read MoreControl strategies for potato early dying
Potato early dying (PED) has been observed in various fields in Limpopo. The disease manifests as the premature senescence and ultimate death of a potato plant. The cause of PED…
Read MorePreventive filter maintenance
The precise application of water and nutrients via precision irrigation systems offers numerous benefits. Lack of regular preventive filter maintenance and optimal operation will lead to inefficient filter operation and…
Read MoreWes-Vrystaatse kultivarproef onder droëlandtoestande op Kroonstad in 2023
Die Wes-Vrystaat is ’n groot aartappelproduksiestreek waar 30 produsente aartappels op ongeveer 6 990 ha produseer. Die mees prominente kultivars wat geproduseer word (ongeveer 6% verwerking, 67% moere, 27% tafelaartappels,…
Read MoreHarvest day: An uplifting event for producers
Potatoes SA and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) recently hosted a harvesting day in the Capricorn district. The event was hosted in Avon Village, located…
Read MorePotatoes SA visits inspiring EDP candidates
From 18 to 20 December 2023, the Potatoes SA team visited three remarkable projects in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. These projects are not just relevant to growing potatoes; they…
Read MoreTransformation producers: A deep dive into sales strategies
Potatoes are a staple crop that is deeply entrenched in the South African culinary culture. Potatoes SA has played a pivotal role in fostering growth and development, particularly through initiatives…
Read MoreCHIPS January / February 2024
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