Pepper Ringspot virus fact sheet

February 26, 2024

The Pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) was recorded in Brazil already in the 1960’s. The spreading in other countries is unknown. In South Africa the PepRSV was recorded in various potato…

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Potato Harvest Day

December 4, 2023

Potatoes South Africa is inviting you to the Limpopo Potato Harvest Day in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

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CHIPS (November/December 2023)

November 7, 2023

Effect of fungicide application on cedara potato cultivars: 2022/23 growing seasonHost range of the powdery scab pathogen: importance of rotation crop selectionHaal die kopseer uit die kalibrasie van spuittoerustingAqua Farming glo in waardetoevoegingUps and downs on world potato markets

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Potatoes SA New Ad Campaign

October 18, 2023

South Africa, you asked, and we listened! Alfred Ntombela has returned, and he has brought nostalgia and warm, fuzzy feelings back to the nation… and of course, his famous laugh…

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Here’s why potato costs have risen

October 13, 2023

One of the primary factors contributing to the price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation practices. Consequently,…

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Research Symposium 2023: Programme

July 10, 2023

Potatoes South Africa’s Research Symposium final programme is now available. The Research Symposium will be held at Khaya Ibubesi, Parys from the 18th to the 20th of July 2023. The…

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Potatoes SA Bursary 2024

July 10, 2023

The PSA Bursary applications for the 2024 Academic year is officially open!For more information click here. Applications close 31 October 2023!

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