Now’s the time!
While I’m on a roll about the positive developments taking place on markets, there’s another issue which I believe needs attention in the sector.
Potato planting procedures
Potatoes are a productive crop and as such are heavy feeders. The potato also has a rather confined root system, so make sure the fertiliser is placed where the roots...
Are you in or out?
The industry-related initiative to help improve markets launched by the Institute of Market Agents of SA (IMASA) last year seems to have gained a lot more momentum than expected.
Climate, soil and potatoes
Potatoes have to be ridged and lifted. These two operations can be troublesome with certain clay soil, especially when the weather doesn’t play along.
Potato pieces
Sports medicine expert Dr Tim Noakes caused a minor flurry recently when he referred to the exclusion of carbohydrates, which includes potatoes, in an athlete’s diet.
Herbs – a beginner’s success story
While many emerging farmers usually battle to survive, being thrown in the deep end helped organic farmer Jimmy Ka-Botha to succeed. Today he supplies Woolworths and Pick n Pay. Peter...
Starting off with potatoes
Potatoes are an amazing crop. The amount of nutrients produced on a hectare of potatoes is staggering. It’s virtually a complete food, with a high nutritional content and a good...
Doing their job?
Some market agents believe BEE agencies operating on markets are solely responsible for assisting and promoting small-scale farmers.
Use your herbicides more effectively
If you want lands free of weeds, herbicides must be used properly. The first principle is timing.
It’s happening!
I regularly attack politicians and their bedfellows, and highlight the damage they’re causing to SA’s fresh produce markets.
Other weeds to watch out for
There are a number of particularly bad weed species which can be tough and costly to deal with once established.
Success at Last?
Many role players have for years lamented the lack of commitment by municipalities when it comes to their fresh produce markets.
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