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Empowering communities through small-grower programmes
South Africa ranks among the countries with the highest rate of income inequality in the world, compared to other middle-income countries. This means extremely high levels of absolute poverty. While…
Read MorePotato milk: The cream of the crop
Students from the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University have developed a potato milk alternative called Kapôkí as part of the department’s new product development project for 2023. The…
Read MoreReflecting on transformation activities in 2023
On 30 November 2023, Nedbank hosted the Nedbank Green Economy CSI Awards. Solomon Makobela, an EDP producer from Limpopo, walked away with the Green Thumbs award for an outstanding project…
Read MoreProkon News January 2024
During October and November 2023, a total of 13 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 4.44%. Total number…
Read MoreBespaar belasting en bou welvaart
Elke jaar dié tyd, naby die einde van die finansiële boekjaar, sien ons hoe kliënte belasting probeer verminder deur bates aan te koop. Ongelukkig gebeur dit ook dikwels dat geld…
Read MoreIllegal foreigners in your employment
Employers are prohibited from employing any illegal foreign nationals in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2002). Where an employer is found guilty of contravening this act,…
Read MoreTrends in sustainable potato cultivation
The potato, a staple food for millions across the globe, finds itself at a critical juncture. The industry is navigating a complex matrix of challenges, ranging from climate change and…
Read MoreNoord-Kaap kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Douglas in 2023
Die Noord-Kaap is ’n aartappelproduksiestreek waar 18 produsente op 2 214 ha aartappels vir die land se varsproduktemarkte produseer. Nagenoeg 60.74% van hierdie streek se aartappelproduksie bestaan uit moerproduksie. Lanorma,…
Read MoreNorthern Cape cultivar trial under irrigation at Douglas in 2023
Eighteen producers are currently producing potatoes for the country’s fresh produce markets on 2,214 ha in the Northern Cape potato production region. Approximately 60.74% of this region’s potato production comprises…
Read MoreWhen the chips are down: Do spuds hold the trump card for global food security?
Uncertainties in world food supply and demand have placed the potato in the upper echelon of recommended food security crops. Not only does this easy-to-grow crop boost household food supplies,…
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