Posts Tagged ‘potato producers’
Transformation 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…
Read MoreTuber telegraph: The challenging world of the potato producer
The potato industry has been a landscape of innovation and adaptation as stakeholders across the globe respond to a wide array of trends and pressures. From the encroaching effects of…
Read MoreHarvest day: An uplifting event for producers
Potatoes SA and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) recently hosted a harvesting day in the Capricorn district. The event was hosted in Avon Village, located…
Read MorePotatoes SA visits inspiring EDP candidates
From 18 to 20 December 2023, the Potatoes SA team visited three remarkable projects in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. These projects are not just relevant to growing potatoes; they…
Read MoreTransformation producers: A deep dive into sales strategies
Potatoes are a staple crop that is deeply entrenched in the South African culinary culture. Potatoes SA has played a pivotal role in fostering growth and development, particularly through initiatives…
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