World Food Day 2024: Focus on the Sandveld

Despite being an agricultural powerhouse, over 20% of South Africa’s population is food insecure. This year, after Potatoes SA commemorated World Food Day on 16 October, we look at challenges…

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Boosting profits with weather insights

Farming is faced with the growing pressures of climate change, erratic weather patterns, and increasing disease outbreaks. Potato growers therefore need advanced solutions to optimise production and protect their crops.…

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Weenen regional meeting highlights

The Weenen regional meeting took place on 19 September this year, focussing on updates in the potato industry, research, marketing, transformation initiatives, and regional news. The meeting was aimed at…

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Spandinamika onderskei dié boerdery van ander

HP Smit en Seuns Boerdery is geleë naby Piketberg en Elandsbaai in die Wes-Kaap. Hierdie dinamiese onderneming is vroeër vanjaar tydens die jaarlikse Aartappels SA-kongres, as die Syngenta Nasionale Aartappelboer…

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CHIPS (September/ October 2024)

Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 8 2024 congress paves the way for 2025 15 Top aartappel- en moerkwekers inspireer 16 Saadbedryf-baanbreker bly gefokus op die toekoms 20 World…

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Prokon News: September/October 2024

During June and July 2024, a total of 15 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Click here to learn more about…

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CHIPS (July/ August 2024) Individual articles

Please find the CHIPS individual articles for the July/August 2024 edition Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 5 Potatoes SA Congress and Seed Potato Grower’s Forum programme 12 Sandveldboere…

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