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Potatoes SA connects with Sandveldt producers [Industry News, Gallery] November 23, 2022 Potatoes SA is well represented at the Sandveldt Potato Producers Organisation Meeting on 23 November… Read More about Potatoes SA connects with Sandveldt producers [Industry News, Gallery] Consumer awareness campaign on food prices in SA [Media Coverage, eNCA] October 22, 2022 https://youtu.be/_fFXBTdCPeo Potatoes SA raises an alarm over the overpricing of spuds. To watch Willie Jacobs, CEO… Read More about Consumer awareness campaign on food prices in SA [Media Coverage, eNCA] Consumer Awareness on Potato Prices October 21, 2022 Consumer Awareness: With the current situation on markets, farmer prices hover around R34 per 10kg… Read More about Consumer Awareness on Potato Prices Farmers Marketing Day in Vivo, Limpopo October 17, 2022 Potatoes South Africa showed up and connected with farmers, community members and more at the… Read More about Farmers Marketing Day in Vivo, Limpopo Vivo Boeredag October 4, 2022 Aandag alle boere! Kom praat saam die groot kanonne by Limpopo se grootste boeredag! Het… Read More about Vivo Boeredag Can potatoes help you reach your “summer body” goals? Yes! May 22, 2022 Someone once said that “summer bodies are made in winter.” Whether or not that is… Read More about Can potatoes help you reach your “summer body” goals? Yes! Quiz: How well do you know your spuds? May 21, 2022 1. Where should you store your potatoes? a) In a dark, dry and cool place… Read More about Quiz: How well do you know your spuds? Potato tricks and tips May 20, 2022 If you are like me and don’t know much about cooking, or to be blunt,… Read More about Potato tricks and tips The ultimate budget-friendly mushy mashes for Mother’s Day!  May 8, 2022 Creamy mash potatoes are your go-to if you are looking for comfort food. This is… Read More about The ultimate budget-friendly mushy mashes for Mother’s Day! 

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Potato Fun Fact October 26, 2023 Did you know? The French called the potato “pomme de terre” or “apple of the… Read More about Potato Fun Fact Shorty is back, reminding Mzansi that “life is better with potatoes.” October 19, 2023 South Africa, you asked, and we listened! Alfred Ntombela has returned, and he has brought… Read More about Shorty is back, reminding Mzansi that “life is better with potatoes.” Potatoes SA Small Holder Programme October 17, 2023 Potatoes South Africa Small Holder Programme in Katkop, Maclear in the Eastern Cape province. The… Read More about Potatoes SA Small Holder Programme Willie Jacobs on the rising costs of potatoes October 14, 2023 Willie Jacobs, CEO speaks on the recent rising costs of potatoes in South Africa. ‘This… Read More about Willie Jacobs on the rising costs of potatoes Power Down… Potatoes Up October 13, 2023 Here’s why potato costs have risen…   13, October 2023, Pretoria, South Africa – Noticed… Read More about Power Down… Potatoes Up Die Onbeperkte Potensiaal Van Afval-Aartappels October 6, 2023 Dr Carmen Muller van die Universiteit van Pretoria besoek die Plaas TV-ateljee. Sy brei uit… Read More about Die Onbeperkte Potensiaal Van Afval-Aartappels PIDT Trustees visit farmers in Limpopo October 4, 2023 Potato Industry Development Trust visit to Enterprise Development projects 3 – 5 October 2023. Read More about PIDT Trustees visit farmers in Limpopo Potatoes SA Research Programme, KZN August 7, 2023 Potatoes South Africa Research Programme along with MEC, Super Zuma from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of… Read More about Potatoes SA Research Programme, KZN Potatoes SA connects with Sandveldt producers [Industry News, Gallery] November 23, 2022 Potatoes SA is well represented at the Sandveldt Potato Producers Organisation Meeting on 23 November… Read More about Potatoes SA connects with Sandveldt producers [Industry News, Gallery]

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How do we narrow the gap? October 18, 2023 One of the key issues that is keeping me awake when it comes to the… Read More about How do we narrow the gap? So far so good October 18, 2023 Current deliveries to the potato market are significantly lower than in previous years, but it… Read More about So far so good Hold on tight …we’re in for a rough ride October 18, 2023 The Potato Industry Forum (PIF) convened on 25 April 2023 to discuss issues pertaining to… Read More about Hold on tight …we’re in for a rough ride Balancing stocks andunderstanding complications April 4, 2023 Do we have enough potatoes? Will we have enough potatoes?And exactly how much is ‘enough’?… Read More about Balancing stocks andunderstanding complications Precision amid disruption January 3, 2023 As we enter 2023 with new plans, hopes, and aspirations, we cannot help but feel… Read More about Precision amid disruption Sluit 2022 af met jou oë op die toekoms gerig November 1, 2022 Nou ja, hierdie jaar is weereens ‘n bewys van hoe vinnig tyd verbyvlieg. Net nou… Read More about Sluit 2022 af met jou oë op die toekoms gerig March | April 2022  May 2, 2022 1. Executive Foreword  The rustling falling of leaves, sparkly raindrops, and falling temperatures reassure us… Read More about March | April 2022  November | December 2021 February 3, 2022 1. Executive Foreword  2021 closed on a positive note for the Marketing Division. Given the… Read More about November | December 2021 September | October 2021 November 3, 2021 1. Executive Foreword  Potato Nation went all out during Heart Awareness Month (September) to share… Read More about September | October 2021