Media coverage
Chips won’t be cheap amid rising anti-dumping duties [News Coverage, The Herald]
SA has introduced higher duties for imported frozen potatoes from Europe to protect the domestic industry. a move that could lead to a sharp rise in the price of French…
Read MoreFresh produce markets are crucial to South Africa [News Article, Farmer’s Weekly]
The deterioration of South Africa’s 23 fresh produce markets cannot be accepted, as they are too important to farmers, small businesses, and the food security of most South Africans. For…
Read MoreFresh produce markets a lifeline to put food on tables [News Coverage, Sowetan]
National fresh produce markets play a vital role within SA’s food chain, acting as the anchors for price formulation of fresh produce. For more information on the article by Willie…
Read MorePSA Roundtable / Joburg Market cleanup: [News coverage, Plaas Media]
Watch: Potatoes SA’s Industry Roundtable
To register, click here. To see the programme, click here. To watch from YouTube, see video below or click here.
Read MorePSA Roundtable
This is the registration form for Potatoes SA (PSA)’s virtual roundtables. This is aimed at discussing key industry issues that the fresh produce market are facing, with a particular focus…
Read MoreMeer as grond [News Coverage, VIA]
Be sure to watch the interview of Jannie Basson on Wednesday, 25 May 2022 on VIA at 18h00. Click here for more information.
Read MorePotato Industry Forum (PIF) 2022
The Potato Industry Forum (PIF) 2022 took place on 26 April 2022 at Woodhill Country Estate in Pretoria. The event, which was hosted by Potatoes SA, was also LIVE streamed…
Read MoreStable outlook for SA’s potato farmers in 2022 [News, Farmer’s Weekly]
“Various factors will influence potato production in 2022, according to Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa. High grain prices in the summer rainfall region could result in farmers downscaling…
Read MoreHarvest SA Jan/Feb 2022 Edition [News, Harvest SA]
Potatoes South Africa is featured in Harvest SA (Jan/Feb 2022 Edition). The edition also speaks to the future of farming which depends on the Agriculture Master Plan, and how will…
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