Posts Tagged ‘Potatoes South Africa’
Potatoes, a sportsman’s snack
Potatoes SA was thrilled to participate in the annual Soweto Marathon, popularly known as ‘the people’s race’. This event brought together 20 000 people, uniting not only the people of…
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 MoreFrom rural roots to agricultural success
Bhekani Zondo’s journey from rural life in uMswililia near Port Shepstone to a career in agricultural economics is a tale of passion, perseverance, and purpose. Raised in a farming household,…
Read MoreXolani Hlatshwayo’s agricultural journey
Xolani Hlatshwayo, a young man from Mkuze in KwaZulu-Natal, was raised by his mother along with three siblings. He started his education at Elundini Primary School in Ngwavuma and completed…
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 MoreAartappel SA-projekte in die Sandveld en Oos-Kaap
Aartappels SA het die afgelope jaar verskeie projekte in die Sandveld en Oos-Kaap geloods wat aartappelprodusente in staat stel om beter, meer ingeligte besluite te neem. Hierdie projekte sluit die…
Read MoreRegion-specific crop rotation programmes for the Eastern Free State (Part 2)
While crop rotation has been around for centuries, soil health is a new topic in recent agricultural discussions. Despite the long history of agriculture and different farm management techniques, the…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 44 weeks of 2024 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes in the first 44 weeks of 2024 reflected a notable upward trend, with week 44 prices increasing by 4% compared to week 43. Figure…
Read MoreDwayne Kaschula: Goeie oordeel lei tot goeie groei
Dwayne Kaschula is ’n dinamiese 38-jarige produsent en besigheidsman wat voortdurend aanpas by sy veranderende omgewing. In 2024 is hy aangewys as Agri Oos-Kaap se Jongboer van die Jaar. Een…
Read MorePest Control Operator Registrations
Potatoes SA would like to encourage our farmers and their designated person responsible for their crop protection to register as Pest Control Operators to enable them to apply Crop Protection…
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