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Impact of rising fuel prices on developing potato producers
The 2026 agricultural season has highlighted how vulnerable developing potato producers are to rising input costs, weather variability, and market instability. The sharp increase in fuel prices in April had…
Read MoreFirst-time potato producers take root in Randfontein
A new chapter in agricultural development is unfolding in the farming community of Pelzvale in Randfontein. An emerging producer has successfully ventured into potato production for the very first time,…
Read MoreInvesting in the future
Potatoes SA, with the valued support of AgriSETA, continues to play a meaningful role in developing young talent through its Tertiary Pipeline Programme (TPP), which has been in operation since…
Read MoreStrengthening emerging producers: Insights from PIDT visits
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) conducted its annual Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) visits in the Western Cape for the first time, focussing on Jeena Farming (Pty) Ltd and Wilduso…
Read MoreTurning weather information into farming decisions
Agricultural producers across South Africa regularly make management decisions influenced by changing weather conditions, whether preparing livestock for heat stress, planning irrigation after rainfall, or managing fire risk during dry…
Read MoreWes-Vrystaatse kultivarproef onder besproeiing by Bultfontein in 2025
Die Wes-Vrystaat is ’n groot aartappelproduksiestreek waar 38 produsente aartappels op sowat 6 871 ha (15.1% van die land se aartappels) produseer. Die mees prominente kultivars wat hier geproduseer word,…
Read MoreVersatile power for modern farming
The John Deere 6M series tractors are among the most versatile, hardworking platforms in the mid-sized tractor segment. Built to handle everything from loader work and baling to transport, mowing,…
Read MoreCultivar check: Sound
Description The Sound potato plant has a vigorous growth form and high tolerance to stress factors. This table variety is producer-friendly and offers high yield potential across a wide range…
Read MoreDie rol van onkruiddoders in gewasverdediging
Onkruid hou voortdurend ’n bedreiging vir gewasplante in; nie net wanneer dit saam met gewasse groei nie, maar ook in die afwesigheid van plante in die vorm van sade in…
Read MoreNematodes: Hidden vectors of PepRSV
Unlike other viruses in South Africa, such as potato virus Y (PVY) and potato leafroll virus (PLRV), tobraviruses, including pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) and the closely related tobacco rattle virus…
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