Posts Tagged ‘potato producers’
Eastern Free State product trial under dryland conditions at Betlehem, 2021 to 2023
Approximately 18.5% of South Africa’s commercial potatoes are produced on 9 523 ha, 71.8% of which are planted under dryland conditions (2024 harvest year). The most prominent cultivars planted in…
Read MoreWestern Free State cultivar trial under irrigation at Bultfontein in 2024
Approximately 51.1% of South Africa’s commercial potatoes are produced by 38 producers on 6 871 ha (2024 harvest year) in the Western Free State potato production region. The main cultivars…
Read MoreWestern Free State cultivar trial under dryland conditions at Kroonstad in 2024
The Western Free State is a major potato producing region in which 38 producers produce approximately 51.1% of South Africa’s commercial potatoes on 6 871 ha (2024 harvest year). The…
Read MoreG20 MACS: What it means for transformation in the potato industry
From 26 to 28 May 2025, Limpopo had the distinct honour of hosting the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) at The Ranch Resort in Polokwane. This marked a…
Read MorePotato harvesting by EDP projects in the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape continues to show remarkable progress in the development of its emerging black potato producers through structured support programmes, such as the Potatoes SA Enterprise Development Programme (EDP).…
Read MoreGrow: 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,…
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