Nkhensani, Author at Potato Nation

How do we narrow the gap?

One of the key issues that is keeping me awake when it comes to the market efficiency of our potato trade, is the gap between producer and
consumer prices. All interactions
with relevant retailers conclude in
an intentional specific markup which
entails significantly lower amounts
than what the statistics imply. So, how is this possible?

So far so good

Current deliveries to the potato market are significantly lower
than in previous years, but it has come to be expected. The culmination of the past 18 months of turbulent economic events is clear
in the results we are seeing.

Hold on tight …we’re in for a rough ride

The Potato Industry Forum (PIF) convened on 25 April 2023 to discuss issues pertaining to the
theme ‘Generating energy in the potato industry’. As is always the case, we took the issue head
on and with the benefit of a knowledgeable panel, learned about improved photo voltaic cells,
significant improvement in solar system efficiencies, alternative energy storage, and microgrids
as a way to exchange or share generated energy or capacity – to name but a few!

Balancing stocks andunderstanding complications

Do we have enough potatoes? Will we have enough potatoes?And exactly how much is ‘enough’? Let’s start the conversation by first looking at some viewpoints or vantage points. Click on the link below to read more: https://potatonation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/1_CHIPS-Mar-Apr-2023_Intro-pages_Preface_Balancing-stocks-and-understanding-complications_Eng.pdf

Precision amid disruption

As we enter 2023 with new plans, hopes and aspirations, we cannot help but feel despondent as well. Last year was a tough one and it seems as though there is no end in sight. Challenges abound and major hurdles such as our electricity crisis are not going away soon.

Sluit 2022 af met jou oë op die toekoms gerig

Nou ja, hierdie jaar is weereens ’n bewys van hoe vinnig tyd verbyvlieg. Net nou die dag het JF van der Merwe, uittredende voorsitter van Aartappels SA, ons as produsente gevra om die 2021-kongres uit te stel weens die risiko dat Covid-19 ons sou verhoed om in persoon ymekaar te kom. En nou is die 2022 oerkwekersforum en Aartappels SA-kongres, met ’n geregistreerde deelnemersgetal van 378, reeds verby