Potato Industry Archives

Nematode control: Can we do without fumigation?

January 16, 2026

Potatoes are mainly produced on intensively farmed land, which contributes to nematode-induced problems specific to the crop. Root-knot and lesion nematodes are recognised as one of the primary constraints in…

Cover crops: A solution for nematode control

January 16, 2026

Nematodes pose a significant threat to potato production in South Africa. These microscopic pests attack the roots and tubers of potato plants. When infestation occurs early in the season, root…

World potato markets: Expanded 2025 industry report

January 16, 2026

The global potato market has entered one of its most unsettled periods in recent memory. While the crop performed well in many regions, the overall picture is dominated by oversupply,…

Understanding Prokon’s role in South Africa’s potato value chain

January 16, 2026

The South African fresh produce sector relies on well-defined regulatory systems to ensure fair trade, accurate quality claims, and consumer protection. Two organisations often mentioned in the same breath –…

Market monitor: The first 44 weeks of 2025 at fresh produce markets

January 16, 2026

The average weekly price of potatoes during the first 44 weeks of 2025 at South Africa’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) showed a week-on-week increase of 8%. Figure 1, which tracks…

Potatoes SA: Transforming with vitality

January 16, 2026

Stories of determination and growth were central to Potatoes SA’s eighth Transformation Symposium, aptly themed “Old Roots, New Shoots: Revitalising and fostering new partnerships”. The event took place at the…