Reducing the risk of pepper ringspot

May 2, 2024

The question regularly comes up how a potato grower can mitigate the risk of introducing Pepper Ringspot Virus (PEPRSV) on his farm. At this stage very little is known about…

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CHIPS (March/ April 2024)

March 13, 2024

The latest CHIPS Magazine (March/ April 2024) is out now. Included is the highlights of the Potatoes SA Transformation Symposium and the Top 10 Seed growers. Topical • Aktueel /…

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Pepper Ringspot virus fact sheet

February 26, 2024

The Pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) was recorded in Brazil already in the 1960’s. The spreading in other countries is unknown. In South Africa the PepRSV was recorded in various potato…

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Potato Harvest Day

December 4, 2023

Potatoes South Africa is inviting you to the Limpopo Potato Harvest Day in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

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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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