Topical • Aktueel / Regulatory • Regulatories
8 Aartappels SA-kongres 2026: Die pad vorentoe
12 The seventh statutory levy period approved
15 Syngenta Nasionale Aartappelboer van die Jaar | Syngenta National Potato Farmer of the Year: Finalists and winner 2026
20 PCS celebrates top seed growers of 2026
Industry information • Bedryfsinligting
26 Market monitor: The first 31 weeks of 2026 at FPMs
31 World potato markets: European market recovery
Research • Technical / Navorsing • Tegnies
35 The impact of crop rotation and cover crops
38 ’n Genetiese paspoort vir Suid-Afrikaanse aartappels | A genetic passport for South African potatoes
40 Promosie-artikel: Insect Science
41 Is houtskoolvrot ’n opkomende aartappelsiekte? | Is charcoal rot an emerging potato disease?
42 Promosie-artikel: Philagro
44 Sandveld-kultivarproef onder besproeiing, Aurora 2025/26 | Sandveld cultivar trial under irrigation at Aurora in 2025/26
51 The A to Z of micronutrients: Boron
52 Eenvormige watertoediening: Kry meer uit elke druppel
55 Gebalanseerde voeding vir aartappels
57 Die aartappel: ’n Verhaal van sielkunde, siektes en sertifisering | The potato: A tale of psychology, disease, and certification
61 Promosie-artikel: Nutrico
63 Insights from the Marble Hall processing cultivar trial
65 Fertilisation strategies under El Niño-induced stress
68 Promosie-artikel: John Deere
70 Ceres-kultivarproef onder besproeiing, Donkerbos 2025/26 | Ceres cultivar trial under irrigation at Donkerbos in 2025/26
77 Cultivar check: Kelly
Transformation • Transformasie
78 From Potatoes SA bursary recipient to ARC researcher
80 Why Potatoes SA introduced a new recognition award
81 Knowledge of seed potato production strengthened in Christiana
82 Empowering KZN potato producers through financial literacy
Marketing • Bemarking
84 Potatoes power the ultimate human race
General • Algemeen
85 Tips for disciplinary hearings
86 Prokon News / Prokon-nuus