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Potatoes Weekly Market Comment 7 August 2026
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Read MoreCall for Research Proposals 2027/2028
With the 2027-2028 call for proposals, researchers are invited to prepare proposals for the followingresearch fields: A more detailed explanation for each is provided in the link below:
Read MorePotatoes SA Bursary Applications 2027
Potatoes South Africa’s bursary applications are now open. Eligible students are invited to apply for funding for the 2027 academic year.
Read MorePotatoes Weekly Market Comment 10 July 2026
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Read MoreCHIPS July/August 2026
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatory • Regulatories8 Potatoes SA Congress 2026 programme11 Year-round potato production in the Sandveld Industry information • Bedryfsinligting14 Water: Die mees onderskatte komponent in ’n spuitprogram…
Read MoreProkon News
During April and May 2026, a total of 14 potato-producing regions, as well as non-producing suppliers, delivered potatoes to fresh produce markets nationwide. Average percentage downgraded: 15.62%. Total number of…
Read MoreWhy UP digs into the science of SA’s favourite spud
While the global community celebrated the humble potato on 29 May during International Day of the Potato, the University of Pretoria (UP) has been leading research that extends far beyond…
Read MorePotatoes SA celebrates International Day of the Potato
The third observation of the International Day of the Potato took place on 29 May 2026, brought forward by a day as the official 30 May date fell on a…
Read MoreCertified seed: Foundation of successful potato farming
In April 2026, we accompanied producers Solomon Makobela and Andries Masoga, participants in Potatoes SA’s Enterprise Development Programme (EDP), on a visit to WesGrow Potatoes in Christiana. The purpose of…
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