Posts Tagged ‘potato producers’
Grow: Integriteit lei ons, kundigheid bou ons, verhoudings dryf ons
By Grow Fresh Produce Agents glo ons span in die bou van langtermyn-verhoudings met ons produsente en hulle produk se kopers. Ons verhoudings is geskoei op akkurate kommunikasie, absolute integriteit…
Read MoreCelebrating three decades of quality seed assurance
As the Potato Certification Service (PCS) celebrates 30 years of service on 14 June this year, the organisation reflects on its vital role in shaping the future of the potato…
Read MoreGet Paid Sooner: Faster payments for potato crops
For many producers, cashflow delays can create unnecessary stress during an already demanding season. That is why Nile has introduced a brand-new feature to help ease that pressure: Get Paid…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State product trial under irrigation at Petrusburg, 2022 to 2024
The Southwestern Free State potato production area produces approximately 1.9% of South Africa’s commercial potatoes on 954 ha (2024 harvest year). The main cultivars produced for commercial consumption (table and…
Read MoreEnterprise development success stories
The Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) continues to play a transformative role in South Africa’s agricultural sector, particularly in the Western Cape and North West provinces. Designed to empower emerging producers,…
Read MoreTransformation and the potato industry
The South African potato industry, a cornerstone of the country’s agricultural economy, is undergoing significant transformation. Efforts to promote inclusivity in production, market access, skills development, and gender equity are…
Read MorePotatoes SA projects in the Sandveld and Eastern Cape
The past few years saw Potatoes SA launching various projects in the Sandveld and Eastern Cape, the goal being to enable potato producers to take better and more informed decisions.…
Read MoreUsing cover crops as green manure to combat Verticillium wilt in potatoes
Verticillium wilt is known for causing early maturing and die-off in potato plants. In other words, it shortens the potato plant’s growing period, lowers its crop yield, and ultimately leads…
Read MorePotato tuber moth: Eliminating a monster pest
The potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) challenge is not new to South African potato producers and has been around for 130 years, causing losses of up to 30%. Alongside the…
Read MoreEmpowering Eastern Cape producers: A path to agricultural transformation
Amid the green fields and fertile soils of South Africa’s agricultural landscape, a stark reality persists, namely the glaring absence and sluggish pace of transformation. Despite the nation’s fervent aspirations…
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