Transformation
From rural roots to academic heights
Nosipho Precious Minenhle Phungula comes from Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal. Raised in a family deeply involved in both livestock and crop production, she spent much of her…
Read MoreMazeli Farming and Projects: A story of growth, resilience, and market success
From humble beginnings to a growing force in Limpopo’s potato industry, Mazeli Farming and Projects is a shining example of how strategic support, determination, and strong market linkages can transform…
Read MorePowered by opportunity: How the Potatoes SA bursary shaped a young leader
Upon meeting Gloria Monama, you are immediately struck by her calm confidence and quiet resilience, traits she attributes to both her roots and the remarkable journey that brought her from…
Read MoreFrom classroom to industry: PIDT cultivates skilled industry professionals
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) has made significant progress in building a well-educated, skilled workforce for the potato industry. Recognising the need for research, innovation, and specialised expertise, the…
Read MorePotatoes SA Transformation Symposium 2025
Potatoes SA invites you to the 8th Transformation Symposium happening on the 28-29th October 2025 at The Ranch Resort, Polokwane, Limpopo Potatoes SA’s Transformation Strategy empowers developing Black potato producers…
Read MoreG20 MACS: What it means for transformation in the potato industry
From 26 to 28 May 2025, Limpopo had the distinct honour of hosting the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) at The Ranch Resort in Polokwane. This marked a…
Read MorePotato harvesting by EDP projects in the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape continues to show remarkable progress in the development of its emerging black potato producers through structured support programmes, such as the Potatoes SA Enterprise Development Programme (EDP).…
Read MoreJanine Bisschoff: From plant passion to protection
Janine Bisschoff, a young scientist from Centurion in Pretoria, has always been captivated by the finer details. Even as a child, her curiosity leaned towards the natural sciences, particularly the…
Read MorePlanting hope, growing purpose: Sinovuyo’s journey from student to scientist
Sinovuyo Magwebu’s journey began in the heart of Whittlesea, a semi-rural town in the Eastern Cape. As the eldest of three siblings, she grew up in a closeknit family with…
Read MorePotatoes SA: Enterprise Development Funding Application
Potatoes South Africa invites eligible farmers to apply for the Potatoes South Africa Enterprise Development Programme. Potatoes South Africa’s four-year Enterprise Development Programme supports producers by providing financial aid for…
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