Posts by Sheila
Potato Fun Fact
Did you know? The French called the potato “pomme de terre” or “apple of the earth”
Read MoreShorty is back, reminding Mzansi that “life is better with potatoes.”
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 (which all of you are hearing right now).
Read MorePotatoes SA Small Holder Programme
The Small Grower Programme is a tool used for addressing food security, skills transfer and uniting rural communities with Potato Industry Role players.
Read MoreWillie Jacobs on the rising costs of potatoes
Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa speaks on the rising costs of Potatoes in South Africa
Read MorePower Down… Potatoes Up
One of the primary factors contributing to the potato price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation practices.
Read MoreDie Onbeperkte Potensiaal Van Afval-Aartappels
Dr Carmen Muller van die Universiteit van Pretoria besoek die Plaas TV-ateljee. Sy brei uit oor ‘n uitvoerbaarheidstudie van ‘n nuwe waardeketting vir laergraad-aartappels in die landbouverwerkingsbedryf.
Read MorePIDT Trustees visit farmers in Limpopo
Potato Industry Development Trust visit to Enterprise Development projects 3 – 5 October 2023.
Read MorePotatoes SA Research Programme, KZN
Potatoes South Africa Research Programme along with MEC, Super Zuma from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development visit the Impendle Local Municipality to unveil the research programme on potatoes in preparation for the Planting Season
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