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PARTNERSHIP WILL BRING DISEASE-FREE, PESTICIDE-FREE, NON-GMO POTATOES TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN MARKET WAGENINGEN (The Netherlands) & PIETERMARITZBURG (South Africa) — November 1, 2022 — South African seed potato producer RegenZ and European ...

With almost 10 billion people to feed by 2050 and food production threatened by declining resources, global food security faces an immense challenge that needs to be addressed. AgroScout is proud to announce ...

Commercialisation of potato, a common food crop largely consumed in East Africa, will receive a boost following the launching of a value-chain platform dedicated to it. The initiative will go a long ...

The African Potato Association’s 12th triennial conference will be held in Lilongwe, Malawi, under the theme of “Harnessing potato and sweet potato innovations for resilient and healthier agri-food systems.”  The hybrid conference is ...

McCain Foods Limited has unveiled plans for a second Farms of the Future in South Africa, as part of its drive to cut carbon emissions and tackle the impacts of climate change.McCain ...

Our team is on action…started new installation of cold storage in Africa…even pandemic has not letdown their passion…they are the real fighter of NSSPL …..

Prices for potatoes in South Africa have seen a massive spike over the past year, setting a new record high. Last week, a bag of 10kg potatoes surged 13% and reached a ...

Frank Nordmann, General Manager Key Accounts and Sustainable Development at GRIMME Landmaschinenfabrik, in conversation with Michael Monnerjahn from Germany Trade & Invest The Lower Saxony agricultural machinery manufacturer GRIMME builds and sells ...

Anniversaries mark moments in time to take stock of accomplishments and reflect on the path traveled. But they also inspire us to look forward to see what has yet to be done, ...

During August 29 – September 4 week, the average weekly price for potatoes in South Africa climbed by as much as 22% to USD4.72 for a 10kg bag, due to frost damage ...

Anniversaries mark moments in time to take stock of accomplishments and reflect on the path traveled. But they also inspire us to look forward to see what has yet to be done, ...

McCain Foods Limited has announced plans for a second Farm of the Future in South Africa as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and address the effects of climate change. ...

South Africa is currently experiencing a sharp rise in potato prices after extremely cold weather conditions in the northern parts of the country affected potato harvests. Last week, the average price for a ...

our approximately 570 South African potato growers, have managed to produce 12 months per year, supply fresh potatoes every year.

South African potato industry is appealing to stakeholders to form more partnerships to drive growth and transformation

A story about Komet's products on South African farms In a fast-paced world where few things are built to last, long-term dependability is as valuable as it is rare. At the same ...

Three academic experts, including Richard E. Goodman from the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, shed light on defeating late blight disease of potato in sub-Saharan Africa, starting with a brief introduction ...

One of the most prominent challenges facing Africa is providing food security for its citizens. While many farmers still rely on traditional techniques to coax a living from the land, there are ...

Major stakeholders in agricultural mechanisation have called for the adoption of a value chain approach to mechanisation as one of the best options towards attaining high productivity in agriculture on the continent. ...

(MENAFN - The Conversation) Demand for potatoes in eastern Africa has been growing steadily , achieving an annual growth of 3.1% between 1993 and 2020. This growth is driven in part by ...

Scientists at CGIAR-IITA, working with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) under the joint Nematology Unit, NemAfrica, housed at icipe’s campus in Nairobi, and their national and international partners, have been at the ...

Potato production is expanding across parts of Africa and Asia. 368 million tons of potatoes were harvested globally in 2019, as people from Vietnam to Kenya, the Peruvian Andes to Rwanda produced ...

A leading South African snacks manufacturer has reduced product giveaway by as much as 35% following the installation of an Ishida multihead weigher. Founded in 1996, Nibbly Bits is a major producer of handcrafted ...

A new report from PCI Films Consulting forecasts that flexible packaging demand in the Middle East and Africa will grow by around 5% p.a. over the next five years as confidence in ...

Dewulf, specialist in harvesting technology of potatoes and carrots, introduced its first potato harvester in South-Africa earlier this year. Carl Steyn, owner of the company Forest Lodge, was the first and proud ...