potatoes
Potato news: Potato farmers benefit from expansion of potato moth monitoring project
A long-term potato moth monitoring project in the Sandveld has shown great successful over eight years and is now being expanded to the north of South Africa. Potato moth (Phthorimaea operculella) is a difficult pest to control and can cause significant economic losses to potato farmers. Yet, Sandveld farmers[...]
Onions, potatoes, and tomato volumes trend downwards
Cabbage Weekly average price trends increased while monthly price trends declined, each supported by declines in weekly volumes supplied and increases in monthly volumes supplied. Volumes are anticipated to continue increasing over the next three months, suggesting that prices may remain under pressure. We note that consumer demand will[...]
AgriTrends: Average vegetable prices remain high, despite supply trends
Cabbage The average price of cabbage has been decreasing, with a 13,4% decrease week-on-week, but there was a 22,4% increase month-on-month. Despite a 30,7% increase in monthly supply, prices continued to rise due to strong market demand. However, historical trends suggest that prices will start to decrease in the[...]
New profit promotor for SA Potato Growers
Bayer Crop Science launches cutting-edge Emesto® Silver to boost quality potato yields Bayer Crop Science has successfully completed registration for Emesto® Silver in South Africa and will launch it commercially next month. This innovative potato seed treatment fungicide is on display at the Bayer Crop Science stand at this[...]
Vegetable planting guide Part 13: Potatoes
Mashed, fried, or roasted; there is nothing quite like the versatility of the potato. These starchy vegetables are a staple for many people across the globe, ranking as the world’s fourth most important food crop, and it can even be grown in a backyard vegetable patch. The plant flourishes[...]