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Don’t be a Couch Potato…

Eat more potatoes, South Africa! Pretoria, South Africa, 30th May 2024 - After a hard day of voting, why not...
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Potato Fun Fact

Did you know? The French called the potato "pomme de terre" or "apple of the earth". They were spot on...
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Shorty 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...
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Potatoes SA Small Holder Programme

Potatoes South Africa Small Holder Programme in Katkop, Maclear in the Eastern Cape province. The Small Grower Programme is a...
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Willie Jacobs on the rising costs of potatoes

Willie Jacobs, CEO speaks on the recent rising costs of potatoes in South Africa. 'This is a transition time, usually...
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Power Down… Potatoes Up

Here's why potato costs have risen…   13, October 2023, Pretoria, South Africa - Noticed that you are spending a...
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Die 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...
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PIDT Trustees visit farmers in Limpopo

Potato Industry Development Trust visit to Enterprise Development projects 3 - 5 October 2023.
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Potatoes 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...
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