Research & Technical
Pepper 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…
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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