Transformation
Black frost devastates Limpopo crops
The agricultural sector in Limpopo, particularly in the Capricorn and Waterberg districts, recently experienced significant setbacks due to an unusual cold front resulting in black frost. This rare weather phenomenon…
Read MoreEmpowering Eastern Cape producers: A path to agricultural transformation
Amid the green fields and fertile soils of South Africa’s agricultural landscape, a stark reality persists, namely the glaring absence and sluggish pace of transformation. Despite the nation’s fervent aspirations…
Read MoreCapricorn District: Preparing to plant
Despite the below average rainfall realised between February and March in Limpopo this year, developing producers are gearing up for the potato planting season. With its rich soils and favourable…
Read MoreCultivating success: The inspiring journey of Rendani Murovhi
Rendani Murovhi’s journey from being a recipient of a Potatoes SA bursary to becoming a pivotal figure in the potato industry, spans a mere decade. Rendani was born in Chiawelo,…
Read MoreHarvest day: An uplifting event for producers
Potatoes SA and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) recently hosted a harvesting day in the Capricorn district. The event was hosted in Avon Village, located…
Read MorePotatoes SA visits inspiring EDP candidates
From 18 to 20 December 2023, the Potatoes SA team visited three remarkable projects in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. These projects are not just relevant to growing potatoes; they…
Read MoreTransformation producers: A deep dive into sales strategies
Potatoes are a staple crop that is deeply entrenched in the South African culinary culture. Potatoes SA has played a pivotal role in fostering growth and development, particularly through initiatives…
Read MoreEmpowering communities through small-grower programmes
South Africa ranks among the countries with the highest rate of income inequality in the world, compared to other middle-income countries. This means extremely high levels of absolute poverty. While…
Read MoreReflecting on transformation activities in 2023
On 30 November 2023, Nedbank hosted the Nedbank Green Economy CSI Awards. Solomon Makobela, an EDP producer from Limpopo, walked away with the Green Thumbs award for an outstanding project…
Read MoreWhen the chips are down: Do spuds hold the trump card for global food security?
Uncertainties in world food supply and demand have placed the potato in the upper echelon of recommended food security crops. Not only does this easy-to-grow crop boost household food supplies,…
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