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Cultivating possibilities one step at a time
Within the heart of South Africa’s rural landscapes, a quiet but powerful transformation process is taking shape. Across the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, a group of determined developing producers…
Read MoreCelebrating growth: Bursary to breakthrough
Potatoes SA celebrates the remarkable journey of Sifiso Mhlanga, a former bursary recipient who has now joined the organisation. His story is a powerful reflection of what the Potatoes SA…
Read MoreSuidwes-Vrystaat-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Petrusburg in 2024/25
Die Suidwes-Vrystaat aartappelproduksiestreek produseer sowat 1.86% van die land se kommersiële aartappels op 954 ha (2024-oesjaar). Die mees prominente kultivars wat in die streek se hoofoes vir tafelverbruik en verwerking…
Read MoreCultivar check: Lanorma
Description A variety with very high yields, producing round to oval shaped potatoes with a light cream coloured skin and light-yellow flesh. The variety is well suited to the fresh…
Read MoreMpumalanga-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Davel/Bethal in 2024/25
Sowat 2.11% van die totale hektare onder aartappels in Suid-Afrika word deur 37 aartappelprodusente in die Mpumalanga-produksiegebied geplant. Die streek se aartappels word onder besproeiing geplant met die oog op…
Read MoreGrond en water: ’n Onafskeidbare vennootskap
Wêreldgronddag wat jaarliks op 5 Desember plaasvind, is verlede jaar onder die tema “Grond en water: ’n Bron van lewe” gevier. Wat die landbou betref, strek hierdie boodskap verder as…
Read MoreGlyphosate hormesis: Benefits and risks
Despite being lambasted by increasing cases of glyphosate-resistant weeds and negative press regarding human health concerns, glyphosate retains the titles it has earned over the past quarter of a century…
Read MoreNematode control: Can we do without fumigation?
Potatoes are mainly produced on intensively farmed land, which contributes to nematode-induced problems specific to the crop. Root-knot and lesion nematodes are recognised as one of the primary constraints in…
Read MoreThe concept of low flow-rate irrigation
Also known as continuous irrigation, low flow-rate irrigation (a form of low-rate drip irrigation) has the potential to push the limits of irrigation precision and water-use efficiency. In certain circumstances,…
Read MoreCover crops: A solution for nematode control
Nematodes pose a significant threat to potato production in South Africa. These microscopic pests attack the roots and tubers of potato plants. When infestation occurs early in the season, root…
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