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Potatoes SA is a non-profit company of which our primary objective is to serve as the mouthpiece of the SA potato producers. Potatoes SA serves to establish and maintain a central representative body called the Potato Industry Forum, in respect of all potato affairs in which all the role players in the potato industry can participate and in doing so set industry strategies. Potatoes SA furthermore has the purpose to institute and endorse the maintenance of a national Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) which shall collect, distribute and govern industry levies in accordance to statutory strategies as set out in government notices. In terms of its role in the potato industry, Potatoes SA operates as an industry association and its structure represents a network of participating role players and individuals who are involved in various forums and committees. The vision of PSA is to build a viable potato industry in South Africa.
2024-03-13 12:12
The latest CHIPS Magazine (March/ April 2024) is out now. Included is the highlights of the Potatoes SA Transformation Symposium and the Top 10 Seed growers. 1 Preface / Voorwoord4 Potatoes… Read More
2024-02-26 07:22
The Pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) was recorded in Brazil already in the 1960’s. The spreading in other countries is unknown. In South Africa the PepRSV was recorded in various potato… Read More
2024-02-12 10:55
1 Preface / Voorwoord 5 Redakteursbrief / Editor’s note Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 6 Potato news / Aartappelnuus 8 Tom Burke-inligtingsdag fokus op bemarki… Read More
2023-12-04 08:46
Potatoes South Africa is inviting you to a Potato Harvest day in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development in Avon, Blouberg Municipality on the 8th… Read More
2023-11-07 09:34
Please find the latest edition of CHIPS in pdf (Nov/Dec 2023) 1 Preface / Voorwoord 2 Redakteursbrief / Editor’s note Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Regulatory 6 Potato n… Read More
2023-10-18 13:53
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 (whic… Read More
2023-10-13 07:21
One of the primary factors contributing to the price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation pr… Read More
2023-09-05 09:56
Please find the Chips ( September / October 2023) in pdf and Individual articles 2 Preface / Voorwoord 4 Redakteursbrief / Editor’s note Topical • Aktueel / Regulatories • Re… Read More
2023-07-28 12:34
Roots in the Ground, with the Future in Mind 🌱🌍🥔 Embracing the humble yet extraordinary potato cultivars that anchor themselves firmly in the earth, providing sustena… Read More
2023-07-28 10:00
Please find the Chips ( July / August 2023) in pdf and Individual articles also available in English Preface / Voorwoord5 Redakteursbrief / Editor’s note Topical • Aktueel / Regul… Read More
2023-07-28 09:12
Spuds to Sucess! Thank you to all the amazing attendees who joined us at the PSA Research Symposium. Your enthusiasm and dedication to advance potato knowledge are truly inspiring. Here are… Read More
2023-07-14 10:32
Potatoes are available in various forms, cultivars, and sizes. Click here to see the current potato size chart by centimeters, grams, and potato size. The post Potato Size Chart appeared… Read More
2023-07-10 13:17
Potatoes South Africa’s Research Symposium final programme is now available. The Research Symposium will be held at Khaya Ibubesi, Parys from the 18th to the 20th of July 2023. The Res… Read More
2023-07-10 09:31
The PSA Bursary applications for the 2024 Academic year is officially open!For more information click here. Applications close 31 October 2023! The post Potatoes SA Bursary 2024 appe… Read More
2023-06-05 08:06
Potatoes South Africa is inviting you to join us for our annual Research Symposium to learn about the latest research on potato diseases, pests and viruses, soil health, agronomy and many… Read More
2023-06-01 14:33
Dear Potato Industry Community, The funeral of our dearly departed Nomvula Xaba will be held at Clermont Assembly of God, 4 Zazi Rd, Claremont, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday 3 June 2023 at 09… Read More
2023-05-31 12:19
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Ms Nomvula Xaba, Transformation Manager at Potatoes SA on Monday, 29 May 2023. Her untimely death is a great loss not only to h… Read More
2023-05-15 09:50
The May / June 2023 edition of CHIPS is out now. Market Agents remain a critical link in the potato value chain | Suidwes-Vrystaat kultivarproef onder besproeiing op petrusburg in 2022 |… Read More
2023-05-05 10:04
Plaas TV’S weekly wrap-up of the latest agricultural news in South Africa and beyond. This week Plaas Tv spoke to Potatoes SA, CEO, Willie Jacobs on the potato industry and how explo… Read More
2023-05-03 08:27
We are inviting all industry stakeholders to join us at our annual Potato Industry Forum as we will be having discussions on ‘Generating Energy in the Potato Industry’. All sta… Read More
2023-04-11 13:37
Tenders are available for 3 farms in Hankey, Humansdorp and Loerie in the Eastern Cape. Auction will be held on the 3rd of May 2023 for interested parties . For more information on the aucti… Read More
2023-03-23 07:33
Potatoes for dinner – from main course to dessert! The potato is without a doubt synonymous with versatility. Members of Potatoes SA and the University of Pretoria’s Department… Read More
2023-03-20 06:49
Welcome to the March 2023 issue of Harvest SA! Discover the challenges facing the citrus industry as it battles with regulatory headwinds from Europe! Find out how windbreaks can boost ci… Read More
2023-01-31 07:08
Potatoes SA commissioned a research study by Prof Hannalene du Plessis from the North-West University, Unit for Environment Sciences Management, to evaluate the status of susceptibility of P… Read More
2023-01-12 08:30
Pruduksiekoste kan 2023 verder die hoogte inskiet, maar deur goeie beplanning kan groenteboere tog winsgewend wees. Please click here to read the full article. The post Minder geplant, maar… Read More
2023-01-06 10:48
Aartappelkrake veroorsaak jaarliks derduisende rande in verliese as gevolg van die noodgewonge afgradering in kwaliteit. Enrike Verster van Aartappels SA brei uit hieroor. Click here to watc… Read More
2022-12-14 13:06
Potatoes SA have prioritised their research requirements for 2023 with the intention to support our growers in optimising production efficiency. We also intend to create a better understandi… Read More
2022-12-14 07:56
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.1. PROJECT LEADER INFO: Title, Initial & Surname *Title, Initials and Surname of the Research Organization LeaderDesignatio… Read More

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