Research & Technical
The ins and outs of integrated plant energy management
Winning producers are those who deliver what the consumer expects of them and for which consumers are willing to pay. Modern producers produce healthy and affordable food in accordance with…
Read MoreEnhancing potato yield and disease control in small-scale rainfed farming: A successful approach using mulching, fungicides, and cultivar selection
Swayimane and Appelsbosch located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are home to a considerable number of smallholder potato farmers who experience challenges that can compromise yields. Smallholder farmers tend to realise…
Read MoreCelebrating three decades of quality seed assurance
As the Potato Certification Service (PCS) celebrates 30 years of service on 14 June this year, the organisation reflects on its vital role in shaping the future of the potato…
Read MoreSoft rot blackleg
Soft rot, blackleg and stem rot is a bacterial disease complex caused by a group of closely related pathogens, namely the pectinolytic enterobacteria. The disease was recently renamed from Erwinia…
Read MoreBoer vooruit met John Deere se jongste 6B-trekker
Die nuwe 6B-model in die John Deere trekkerreeks is nou plaaslik beskikbaar en belangstellendes sal gou besef die ‘B’ in 6B staan vir ‘beter’. Die 6150B-model is die nuutste trekker…
Read MoreHow regenerative agriculture can transform potato production
In recent years, the global agricultural sector has witnessed a paradigm shift towards sustainable practices, with regenerative agriculture taking centre stage. Defined as a system of farming principles and practices…
Read MoreOptimising potato growth: The essential role of potassium and nitrogen
Potatoes are a crucial staple crop worldwide, valued for their versatility and nutritional benefits. To achieve optimal growth and outstanding yields, it is imperative to understand the specific nutrient requirements…
Read MoreEelworm pests and their management
Eelworms are one of the oldest forms of life. Although the oldest fossil record is 400 million years old, an expert on the prehistoric history of eelworms believes that the…
Read MorePrecision nitrogen management for South African potato farmers
The innovative Croptune™ app offers a reliable, realtime nitrogen monitoring solution, helping growers of potato and other crops make precise fertilisation decisions that maximise efficiency and improve crop performance. Potatoes…
Read MoreOverview of the Mpumalanga cultivar trial
The Mpumalanga trial was planted on 30 October last year. This was the first cultivar trial planted in Mpumalanga in a while. Mpumalanga produces approximately 3.4% of South Africa’s potatoes…
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