Dr Norman Muzhinji of the University of the Free State, who researches microbial solutions for potato diseases such as Rhizoctonia and Fusarium, joins the Potato Expert Panel by Potatoes.News.
Researchers from the University of the Free State and North Carolina State University combine soil bacterial community profiling with laboratory screening; of 26 isolates…
About 92% of South Africa’s potato area is planted under irrigation, making the crop one of the most water-dependent in the country’s agriculture —…
Potato deliveries reached 66.55 million 10-kg bags, 8% more than a year ago, while average prices fell to R48.76 per bag, according to an…
South Africa harvested 2.62 million tonnes of potatoes in 2024, eight times more than in 1961. At the same time the number of commercial…
South African fresh produce markets sold 2.23 million more potato bags than the five-year average by week 37. Limpopo sold 19% less, while the…
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