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World potato markets: A global turning point
The global potato industry entered 2026 in a markedly different environment from just two years prior. After a period characterised by strong demand, tight supplies, and elevated prices, the market…
Read MoreFirst 22 weeks of 2026 at FPMs
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first 22 weeks of 2026 at South Africa’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) showed a week-on-week increase of 4%. Figure 1, which tracks…
Read MoreWater: Die mees onderskatte komponent van enige spuitprogram
Tydens ’n onlangse Aartappels SA-inligtingdag in die Sandveld, het André Erasmus, afgetrede tegniese spesialis by Inteligro, sekere aspekte met betrekking tot watergehalte bespreek. Hoewel meer as 95% van ’n tipiese…
Read MoreYear-round potato production in the Sandveld: The Stephan family tells how
Stephan en Seun Boerdery is a family farming business that has been in operation since 1965. Today, the business operates in two regions on the West Coast and is led…
Read MoreMikrofyn kalk en gips: Die vloeibare revolusie in grondgesondheid
Mikrofyn kalk en gips bied nie net gemak van toediening nie, maar lewer ook beter prestasie. Die vloeibare toepassing hiervan bied die nodige beheer tydens eenvormige verspreiding, sonder enige stof…
Read MoreA hyper-localised climate intelligence network is transforming potato production
Potato production plays a key role in South Africa’s food supply, yet producers are confronted with unpredictable weather, rising costs, and ongoing disease risks. To tackle these challenges, many farming…
Read MoreOnsekere tye verg ’n nuwe benadering tot verhandeling
Sedert die konflik in die Midde-Ooste opgevlam het, kry aartappelprodusente winsgewendheid en kontantvloei ’n stewige knou. Brandstof- en kunsmispryse het die hoogte ingeskiet namate spanning in die streek oliepryse opgejaag…
Read MorePotatoes Weekly Market Comment 3 July 2026
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Read MoreAnother win for IMASA – 22 June 2026 judgement
The North West High Court has ruled in favour of the Institute of Market Agencies of South Africa (IMASA), confirming that proceeds from fresh produce sales held by the City…
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