Posts Tagged ‘potato producers’
Cultivating innovation and transformation
In the fertile agricultural landscape of South Africa, Potatoes SA stands out as a remarkable example of innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. Representing a vibrant community of over 500 potato…
Read MoreLimpopo cultivar trial under irrigation at Dendron in 2024
Limpopo is a major potato production area where approximately 24.8% of the country’s total commercial potato harvest is produced by 121 producers on approximately 12 760 ha. The most prominent…
Read MoreCultivar trial under irrigation at Loskop Valley 2024
The Loskop Valley area is a potato-producing region where about 3.3% of the country’s commercial potatoes, mainly for processing purposes, are produced by 18 producers on approximately 1 715 ha…
Read MoreMazeli Farming and Projects: A story of growth, resilience, and market success
From humble beginnings to a growing force in Limpopo’s potato industry, Mazeli Farming and Projects is a shining example of how strategic support, determination, and strong market linkages can transform…
Read MoreFrom classroom to industry: PIDT cultivates skilled industry professionals
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) has made significant progress in building a well-educated, skilled workforce for the potato industry. Recognising the need for research, innovation, and specialised expertise, the…
Read MoreLimpopo-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Dendron in 2024
Limpopo is ‘n groot aartappelproduksiestreek waar ongeveer 24.8% van die land se totale kommersiële aartappels deur 121 produsente op nagenoeg 12 760 ha geproduseer word. Die mees prominente kultivars wat…
Read MoreVerwerkingskultivarproef onder besproeiing: Loskopvallei 2024
Die Loskopvalleiomgewing is ‘n aartappelproduksiestreek waar sowat 3.3% van die land se kommersiële aartappels, hoofsaaklik vir verwerkingsdoeleindes, deur 18 produsente op ongeveer 1 715 ha produseer word (2024-oesjaar). Die prominentste…
Read MoreHandevat verdubbel die waarde van oorskot varsprodukte
Hongersnood in Suid-Afrika is nie altyd te wyte aan voedseltekorte nie, maar dikwels bloot ‘n toeganklikheidsprobleem onder gemeenskappe wat ekonomies swaar trek. Ongeveer 18 miljoen mense in die land ly…
Read MoreHarvesting hope: Water and rivers powering the Limpopo potato heartland
Potato producers across Limpopo depend on four key rivers for irrigation. These are the Limpopo, Mogalakwena, Palala, and Mogol rivers. These waterways, together with their associated dams, continue to support…
Read MorePotatoes SA Research Symposium embraces innovation
Evolution, innovation, and enablement – these were the three focus areas of this year’s Potatoes SA Research and Innovation Symposium held on 23 and 24 July at the CSIR International…
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