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Tag: Willie Jacobs

ICYMI: ITAC reinstates potato chip import duties
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ICYMI: ITAC reinstates potato chip import duties

by Ivor Price
23rd May 2023
Sick spuds: No need to panic as SA’s potatoes are banned in Zim
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Dumping of potatoes adds to farmers’ hardships

by Sinenhlanhla Mncwango
21st February 2023
ICYMI: Potato industry value chain under attack
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ICYMI: Potato industry value chain under attack

by Staff Reporter
1st February 2023
ICYMI: SA’s food security set-up has no room for complacency
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Potatoes: Rosy future awaits but long way to go

by Duncan Masiwa
27th December 2022
An average of about 2.6 million tonnes of potatoes are harvested annually in South Africa. 19% of that is processed into slap chips or crisps for the local market. Photo: Supplied/Masimbonge Vuma
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Kenyan potato debacle: What about South Africa?

by Duncan Masiwa
18th January 2022
“We’re so honoured to have the support of Potatoes SA,” exclaimed the NS Impact Foundation on Twitter following a #PassThePotato donation. They received 150 food parcels for the Phuthadichaba Youth Project in Roodepoort, Gauteng. Photo: Twitter
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Potato industry donates 2 000kg to various charities

by Zolani Sinxo
7th January 2022
Potatoes SA highlights the threat looming for the local potatoes industry following the recent lapse of antidumping duty protection. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Potato industry in a jam over cheap European chips

by Duncan Masiwa
3rd August 2021
Potatoes under the spotlights: Potatoes South Africa saw its inaugural state of the potato industry address unfold this week. The event is set to be held annually and aims to celebrate victories in the sector and address issues faced. Photo: Supplied/ Food For Mzansi
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Potatoes boss high-fives farmers: ‘We rose from ashes’

by Noluthando Ngcakani
6th May 2021
Potatoes SA says new boss, Willie Jacobs, says lack of reliable information and the linking of information on both sides of the sales transaction, are both the biggest threat and opportunity currently within our industry. Photo: Supplied/FoodForMzansi
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New Potatoes SA boss envisions data-driven future

by Duncan Masiwa
3rd February 2021
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Grain SA appoints Mabuza to lead farmer development
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Rising stars: 2026 PGP finalists redefining SA grain farming

by Staff Reporter
18th July 2026

South Africa’s developing grain farmers are reaching incredible new heights. The 2026 PGP Farmer of the Year finalists represent nearly...

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Rooibos heads to space in groundbreaking Mzansi experiment

Rooibos heads to space in groundbreaking Mzansi experiment

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Seriti Institute CEO wins prestigious Best Woman 2026 CSI award

17th July 2026
Farmers and brewers call for budget that builds, not breaks

Minister details Land Bank’s success in boosting black farmers

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Wits students step up to fight campus hunger

Wits students step up to fight campus hunger

17th July 2026

Drought and heatwaves force SA maize farmers to adapt or switch

Farmers urged to embrace uncertainty and build resilience

Deadline looms: Register water use by 23 July or risk penalties

Climate change: SA’s food processors are feeling the heat

Weekly stock theft reports pile pressure on farmers

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