Transformation
Cultivating 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 MoreDr Gudani Millicent Managa: A journey of perseverance and success
The Potatoes SA bursary recipient, Dr Gudani Millicent Managa, was born and raised in Itsani, in the heart of Venda in Limpopo. Her mother, Johanna Managa, is a single parent…
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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