Research & Technical
Control 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 MorePepper ringspot-virus onder die vergrootglas
Die pepper ringspot-virus (PepRSV) is vanjaar in verskeie aartappelproduksiegebiede waargeneem, insluitend Limpopo, Vrystaat, KwaZulu-Natal, Noordwes en die Noord-Kaap. Die Landbounavorsingsraad (LNR) se Navorsingsinstituut vir Plantbeskerming by Roodeplaat, onderneem tans ’n…
Read MorePepper ringspot virus in the spotlight
The pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) was observed in several production areas last year, including Limpopo, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, North West and the Northern Cape. The Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) Research…
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…
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