Posts Tagged ‘potato producers’
CHIPS September/October 2026
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatory • Regulatories8 Aartappels SA-kongres 2026: Die pad vorentoe12 The seventh statutory levy period approved15 Syngenta Nasionale Aartappelboer van die Jaar20 PCS celebrates top seed growers…
Read MoreEmpowering KZN potato producers through financial literacy
More than 25 developing potato producers from across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) recently participated in a financial management and bookkeeping training programme hosted by Potatoes SA at Cedara in Pietermaritzburg. The training…
Read MoreA visit to Christiana: Knowledge of seed potato production strengthened
Potatoes SA, through its Transformation division, hosted an educational exposure visit to view seed potato production in Christiana, North West. The visit brought together 12 potato producers from five provinces:…
Read MoreCHIPS July/August 2026
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatory • Regulatories8 Potatoes SA Congress 2026 programme11 Year-round potato production in the Sandveld Industry information • Bedryfsinligting14 Water: Die mees onderskatte komponent in ’n spuitprogram…
Read MoreFrom first furrow to future success
In the heart of Zebediela in Limpopo, local vegetable producer Sello Klass Thole is proving that with the right support, determination, and knowledge, emerging producers can transform their agricultural dreams…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State cultivar trial under irrigation at Petrusburg in 2025/26
The Southwestern Free State production region accounts for around 1.86% of the country’s commercial potato production on 954 ha. The most prominent cultivars produced as part of this region’s main…
Read MoreImpact of rising fuel prices on developing potato producers
The 2026 agricultural season has highlighted how vulnerable developing potato producers are to rising input costs, weather variability, and market instability. The sharp increase in fuel prices in April had…
Read MoreFirst-time potato producers take root in Randfontein
A new chapter in agricultural development is unfolding in the farming community of Pelzvale in Randfontein. An emerging producer has successfully ventured into potato production for the very first time,…
Read MoreGrowing potatoes under challenging soil conditions: GRIMME has the solution
Growing potatoes in stony and cloddy soil can be challenging, but it’s possible. Effective and precise soil preparation and cultivation enable the production of high-quality crops while maintaining production efficiency.…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State product trial under irrigation at Petrusburg, 2024 to 2026
The Southwestern Free State potato production region produces around 1.86% of the country’s commercial potatoes on 954 ha. The most prominent cultivars produced as part of this region’s main harvest…
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