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World potato markets at the end of 2023
In August 2023, North American potato supplies were increasing, and the United States (US) experienced the second-largest monthly volume of fry exports. Despite an almost 3% dip in retail sales…
Read MorePlaagdoderresidu’s en voedselveiligheid
Plaagdoders is noodsaaklike insette waarmee aartappelprodusente plae, siektes en onkruide moet bestry. Sonder plaagdoders is dit haas ondenkbaar om die verwagte tonnemaat aartappels te produseer wat deur Suid-Afrikaners benut word,…
Read MorePesticide residues and food safety
Pesticides are essential in assisting potato producers to combat pests, diseases, and weeds. It is almost inconceivable to produce the expected tonnage of potatoes used by South Africans, either fresh…
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,…
Read MoreDr Gudani Millicent Managa: A journey of perseverance and success
The Potatoes SA bursary recipient, Dr Gudani Millicent Managa, was born and raised in Itsani, in the heart of Venda in Limpopo. Her mother, Johanna Managa, is a single parent…
Read MoreCultivating soil health: Vital for potato production
Potatoes form part of rotation cycles together with grains and pastures, including maize, soya beans and cereals. For this reason, Potatoes SA and Grain SA have joined forces to address…
Read MoreRoots of sustainability: A comparison of long term crop soil health studies
“The soil microbiology is the workhorse of the soil.” Prof Bob Larkin. During the 31st annual Soilborne Plant Disease Symposium hosted in Stellenbosch in 2023, Prof Robert (Bob) Larkin from…
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