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Is houtskoolvrot ’n opkomende aartappelsiekte?
Houtskoolvrot word deur Macrophomina phaseolina veroorsaak. Die patogeen is reeds in 1969 op sonneblomme en sojabone in Suid-Afrika gerapporteer. Dit het ’n wye gasheerreeks en kan meer as 500 plantspesies…
Read MoreSlim plaagbeheer: Hoe ’n feromoon mannetjiesmotte mislei
Insekdoders vorm steeds die grondslag van aartappelmotbeheer. Toenemende regulatoriese beperkings, voedselveiligheidsvereistes en die risiko van insekdoderweerstand dwing produsente en agronome egter om verder as bloot ’n spuitprogram te kyk. Dit…
Read More’n Genetiese paspoort vir Suid-Afrikaanse aartappels
Een van die belangrikste kriteria wat die totale aartappelverbouingswaardeketting beïnvloed, is of die plantmateriaal werklik die aangewese kultivar is, al dan nie. In sekere groeistadia is dit moeilik om een…
Read MoreThe impact of crop rotation and cover crops on soil microbial dynamics in the Eastern Free State
Traditionally, agriculture has focussed on maximising crop yield and profitability, often overlooking the long-term effects of management practices on soil health resources. However, challenges such as climate change, water scarcity,…
Read MoreWorld potato markets: European market recovery
Global demand for European potato products has been under pressure over the last two or three years. European Union (EU) suppliers built up sales in the late 2010s on the…
Read MoreFirst 31 weeks of 2026 at FPMs
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first 31 weeks of 2026 at South Africa’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) showed a week-on-week increase of 7%. Figure 1, which tracks…
Read MoreHonouring excellence: PCS celebrates top seed growers of 2026
Hard work, innovation, and unwavering passion took centre stage on 22 July when the Potato Certification Service (PCS) honoured top producers. Held as part of the Seed Potato Grower’s Forum…
Read MoreSyngenta Nasionale Aartappelboer van die Jaar: Finaliste en wenner 2026
SW en Hannelie van Zyl van Sandveld Aartappels SW en Hannelie van Zyl van Sandveld Aartappels in Lambertsbaai is aangewys as Aartappels SA se Suidelike Streek Aartappelboer van die Jaar,…
Read MoreThe seventh statutory levy period approved
On 23 July 2026, Congress voted in favour of Potatoes SA chairperson Murray Thompson’s appeal, officially endorsing the organisation’s proposed seventh statutory levy period following extensive industry consultations. With this…
Read MoreKlimaatslim boerdery is die nuwe normaal: Aartappels SA wys die pad vorentoe
“Aartappelboere moet ophou om hulself as slegs veerkragtig te beskou. Veerkragtigheid impliseer dat jy eers ’n terugslag moes beleef. Ons moet eerder vooruitbeplan, risiko’s bestuur en die gereedskap wat reeds…
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