Topical Issues
Repositioning South Africa’s agriculture to respond to global uncertainty in a multipolar trading system
Many analysts and observers that have been following global politics have come to a consensus around a few set of facts: From a South African perspective, the upheaval of the…
Read MoreVolhoubaar en doeltreffend: Die sleutels tot winsgewende aartappelproduksie
Swarthaak Boerdery is ‘n familiebesigheid naby Douglas in die Noord-Kaap. Die boerdery is langs die Oranjerivier geleë, net na die samevloeiing met die Vaalrivier. Eienaar, Johan Jacobs, sê dit is…
Read MoreEnterprise development in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) traditionally conducts annual visits to specific Enterprise Development (ED) Projects. During the Trust’s visit from 18 to 20 November 2024, five producers from the…
Read MorePotatoes SA Pillars of Progress
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) aims to ensure an innovative, and sustainable potato industry that meets the evolving needs of our society and environment. Our vision for 2050 is centered around…
Read MoreCarbon credits: Benefits to the South African producer
Climate change has become an increasingly prominent topic in recent years due to its anticipated effect on farms and businesses. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are seen as the primary driver…
Read MoreDwayne Kaschula: Goeie oordeel lei tot goeie groei
Dwayne Kaschula is ’n dinamiese 38-jarige produsent en besigheidsman wat voortdurend aanpas by sy veranderende omgewing. In 2024 is hy aangewys as Agri Oos-Kaap se Jongboer van die Jaar. Een…
Read MoreSirkel-N-Landgoed: ‘n Waardige Moerkweker van die jaar
Sirkel-N-Landgoed is tydens die Bayer Moerkwekersforum, wat op 17 Julie in Century City in Kaapstad gehou is, as die Moerkweker van die Jaar vir 2024 aangewys. Sirkel-N is ‘n familieboerdery…
Read MoreWorld Food Day 2024: Focus on the Sandveld
Despite being an agricultural powerhouse, over 20% of South Africa’s population is food insecure. This year, after Potatoes SA commemorated World Food Day on 16 October, we look at challenges…
Read MoreAartappelsake én -sakke in die kolligby jaarlikse Vivo Boerebemarkingsdag
Terwyl Aartappels SA groot planne het om Suid-Afrikaanse aartappelverbruik te verhoog, heers daar kommer dat aartappelproduksie nie aan die huidige vraag sal kan voldoen wat volume en/of grootte betref nie.…
Read MoreWeenen regional meeting highlights
The Weenen regional meeting took place on 19 September this year, focussing on updates in the potato industry, research, marketing, transformation initiatives, and regional news. The meeting was aimed at…
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