Research & Technical
Beskerm jou aartappeloeste met Nutrico se reeks volhoubare swamdoders
Aartappels word regdeur die jaar onder verskillende en wisselende klimaatstoestande geplant. Hierdie unieke toestande is ’n groot probleem vir aartappelprodusente as gevolg van aartappels se vatbaarheid vir siektes en plae…
Read MoreSuidwes-Vrystaat produkteproef onderbesproeiing op Petrusburg, 2022 tot 2024
Die Suidwes-Vrystaat aartappelproduksiestreek produseer ongeveer 1.9% van die land se kommersiële aartappels op 954 ha. Die mees prominente kultivars wat vir kommersiële verbruik (tafel en verwerking) in die streek geproduseer…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State product trial under irrigation at Petrusburg, 2022 to 2024
The Southwestern Free State potato production area produces approximately 1.9% of South Africa’s commercial potatoes on 954 ha (2024 harvest year). The main cultivars produced for commercial consumption (table and…
Read MorePotatoes SA projects in the Sandveld and Eastern Cape
The past few years saw Potatoes SA launching various projects in the Sandveld and Eastern Cape, the goal being to enable potato producers to take better and more informed decisions.…
Read MoreAartappel SA-projekte in die Sandveld en Oos-Kaap
Aartappels SA het die afgelope jaar verskeie projekte in die Sandveld en Oos-Kaap geloods wat aartappelprodusente in staat stel om beter, meer ingeligte besluite te neem. Hierdie projekte sluit die…
Read MoreUsing cover crops as green manure to combat Verticillium wilt in potatoes
Verticillium wilt is known for causing early maturing and die-off in potato plants. In other words, it shortens the potato plant’s growing period, lowers its crop yield, and ultimately leads…
Read MoreThe potato leaf miner in South Africa
The potato industry in South Africa plays a vital role in agriculture and food security, contributing significantly to both local consumption and export markets. However, potato cultivation is constantly threatened…
Read MoreDie gebruik van dekgewasse as groenbemesting teen Verticillium-verwelk van aartappels
Verticillium-verwelk lei tot vroeë veroudering en afsterwing van die aartappelplant. Dit verkort dus die groeitydperk van die plant, verlaag die oesopbrengs per plant en kan gevolglik groot verliese vir die…
Read MorePotato tuber moth: Eliminating a monster pest
The potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) challenge is not new to South African potato producers and has been around for 130 years, causing losses of up to 30%. Alongside the…
Read MoreRegion-specific crop rotation programmes for the Eastern Free State (Part 2)
While crop rotation has been around for centuries, soil health is a new topic in recent agricultural discussions. Despite the long history of agriculture and different farm management techniques, the…
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