Potatoes SA Bursary – 2025 Academic Year

July 9, 2024

Applications for the Potatoes SA Bursary are now open for the 2025 academic year. Suitable candidates should send their applications to bursaries1@potatoes.co.za. Please click here for bursary requirements Postgraduate application…

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CHIPS (November/December 2023)

November 7, 2023

Effect of fungicide application on cedara potato cultivars: 2022/23 growing seasonHost range of the powdery scab pathogen: importance of rotation crop selectionHaal die kopseer uit die kalibrasie van spuittoerustingAqua Farming glo in waardetoevoegingUps and downs on world potato markets

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Here’s why potato costs have risen

October 13, 2023

One of the primary factors contributing to the price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation practices. Consequently,…

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Die onbeperkte potensiaal van afval-aartappels

October 6, 2023

Dr Carmen Muller van die Universiteit van Pretoria besoek die Plaas TV-ateljee. Sy brei uit oor ‘n uitvoerbaarheidstudie van ‘n nuwe waardeketting vir laergraad-aartappels in die landbouverwerkingsbedryf.

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CHIPS (September / October 2023)

September 5, 2023

Managing the risk of blackleg development and soft rot
Record early-season prices characterise world potato markets
Feedback on Potatoes SA Research Symposium
Plant parasitic nematodes associated with potatoes
Cultivar trials at Petrusburg and Greytown

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