PSA media coverage
“In a recent Harvard Health article, cardiologist Dr Dara K. Lee Lewis noted that in comparison with the general population, individuals suffering from cardiovascular disease were more than twice as likely to contract severe forms of Covid-19. Lockdowns and working…
“Potatoes are said to offer more potassium than any other vegetable, and even more than bananas. Potassium assists in lowering your blood pressure, which is responsible for 13% of all deaths globally, one in every two strokes and two in…
Over and above the ongoing engagement with International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) and key processing companies in South Africa, PSA, through the PVPF, has submitted letters to the minister of agriculture and the minister of trade and…
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has taken up the role of ensuring that new era farmers have access to the right seed at the right time. When it comes to the selection of cultivars, PSA only presents the performance of the…
Pesticides may only be sold or offered for sale for the purposes and applications as directed by the label instructions. No person in whatever capacity may sell for any other purposes, or for any other application methods, than those instructed…
Ever wonder why the potato is often referred to as "humble"? … The fact is potatoes are anything but humble. In fact, the potato is a majestic food crop. When it comes to cooking and consumption, it is versatile, nutritious…
To view the interview recording of Willie Jacobs on Plaas TV as broadcasted on 25 August 2021, click here. This media broadcast is titled "storting van aartappelprodukte" (Afrikaans broadcast).
Potatoes South Africa's transformation division has been assigned to promote the production of potatoes in rural communities as part of educating and addressing household food security. The programme is conducted by establishing small-scale demonstration trials on the identified host farms.…
"This exceptional performance during a global crisis has caught the attention further afield, attracting people and organisations other than producers and typical role-players to the agricultural industry. Experts across the world, including those from Maryville University in the United States,…
"The KwaZulu-Natal production region produces about 5% of the South African potato crop. The region plants potatoes for seeds, table and processing market, under irrigation as well as on dryland. The main cultivars earmarked for the table and processing market…