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 Absa AgriTrends report cited by Farmer's Weekly.
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…
South African fresh produce markets sold 8% more potatoes in the first half of 2026, but prices fell 19% and total sales value dropped…
The announcement that McCain Foods is divesting its Harvestime vegetable processing business in South Africa to Enduring Ventures is a clear strategic move to…
The South African potato market is experiencing a severe price slump, with August 2025 prices down by up to 50% compared to the previous…
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