Posts Tagged ‘DirkUys’
Potatoes SA Innovation Symposium Programme
We look forward to a productive and inspiring Potatoes SA Research and Innovation Symposium as we work together to Evolve, Innovate, and Enable the future of the potato industry. Potatoes SA Innovation…
Read MorePotatoes SA announces the resignation of Dirk Uys, Manager Research Innovation and Marketing
Dear Potato Industry, It is with regret that we announce the resignation of Dirk Uys, Manager Research Innovation and Marketing. Dirk has the opportunity to advance his career with Andermatt…
Read MorePotatoes SA Innovation Symposium 2025
Booking are now open for the Potatoes SA Innovation Symposium
Read MoreWorld Food Day 2024: Better resource management will bring us closer to food security
Despite being an agricultural powerhouse, over 20% of South Africa’s population is food insecure. This year, as Potatoes SA commemorates World Food Day on 16 October, we look at challenges…
Read MoreSandveld Potatoes – FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandveld potato production. Some questions that are answered include How does water usage for potatoes compare to other staples like maize, rice and wheat? Is potato…
Read MorePotato cultivar trial supplement 2023/2024
Potatoes SA’s cultivar trials cover most of South Africa’s production regions and consist of a minimum of 12 trials planted and harvested each year, including a few product trials. These…
Read MoreMedia Release: Unscientific Sandveld water restrictions will make potatoes unaffordable
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has proposed a water reserve determination for the F60 and G30 catchments in the Berg-Olifants water management area in the Western Cape. Water…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress 2024 (23-26 June 2024)
Potatoes SA will host a Potato Tour to coincide with the World Potato Congress between 13-27 June 2024 in Adelaide, South Australia. There are only 35 seats available!! Participation in…
Read MoreResearch Symposium 2023: Programme
Potatoes South Africa’s Research Symposium final programme is now available. The Research Symposium will be held at Khaya Ibubesi, Parys from the 18th to the 20th of July 2023. The…
Read MoreResearch Symposium 2023: We Are Now Fully Booked!!
Potatoes South Africa is having their annual Research Symposium to learn about the latest research on potato diseases, pests and viruses, soil health, agronomy and many other potato research topics.…
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