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CALL FOR PROPOSAL: Industry Partnerships in Roving Potato Hub
Potatoes SA invites proposals from Industry in the establishment of a Roving Potato Hub toprovide interactive events in the various production regions. This is an opportunity for roleplayers to envisage…
Read MoreUpdate on Potato Tuber Moth situation.
Potatoes SA commissioned a research study by Prof Hannalene du Plessis from the North-West University, Unit for Environment Sciences Management, to evaluate the status of susceptibility of Potato tuber moth…
Read MoreMEDIA STATEMENT: POTATO COST CHALLENGE – LOADSHEDDING A COMMON DENOMINATOR
It is not only potato producers who are impacted by loadshedding – the sustainability of the entire South African potato value chain is at risk. Should there be a breakdown…
Read MoreSA potato industry ‘able to meet demand’
The local potato industry has assured South Africans that it would be able to meet local demand for French fries after heavy anti-dumping duties were imposed by the International Trade…
Read MoreMinder geplant, maar ‘bytvas’
Pruduksiekoste kan 2023 verder die hoogte inskiet, maar deur goeie beplanning kan groenteboere tog winsgewend wees. Please click here to read the full article.
Read MoreAartappel SA oor aartappelkrake
Aartappelkrake veroorsaak jaarliks derduisende rande in verliese as gevolg van die noodgewonge afgradering in kwaliteit. Enrike Verster van Aartappels SA brei uit hieroor. Watch the full interview:
Read MorePetrusburg Potatoes Farmers Day [Industry News, Gallery]
Potatoes SA is currently at Petrusburg Potatoes Farmers Day in the Free State province of South Africa. If you’re in the area, pop by to our stall for a “spudtacular”…
Read MoreDie Aartappelsertifiseringsdiens: Plaas TV – 9 November 2022 [Nuus, Plaas TV]
“Die Aartappelsertifiseringsdiens speel ‘n leidende rol in die samewerking en kommunikasie met die Departement van Landbou, Grondhervorming en Landelike Ontwikkeling. Maar wie en wat is hierdie diens? Sanette Theart kuier…
Read MoreSuid-Afrikaners betaal waarskynlik te veel vir aartappels [Nuus, Jacaranda FM]
“Suid-Afrika se assosiasie vir aartappelrs het onlangs hulle bekommernis oor die huidige prys van aartappels in sommige van Suid-Afrika se kleinhandelaars gedeel. “Die assosiasie waarksu verbruikers oor die verhoogde pryse…
Read MoreCall to drop duties on VAT-exempt French fries [Media Coverage, Business Day Late Final]
“A distinction must be drawn between fresh potatoes and processed products such as French fries, as SA potato farmers ere producing a surfeit of fresh, raw potatoes,” said Willie Jacobs,…
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