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South Africa grows over 100 varieties of potatoes. (Photo by: Remsberg Inc/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
BUSINESS

No small potatoes: Up-to-Dates could expire in the future

Mondials remain the most popular and profitable variety of potato in South Africa but Up-to-Dates are slowly losing favour with farmers

  • Aarti Bhana
4 min read
The crop is grown in 16 regions across the country, but Limpopo is by far the biggest producer. (Photo by Remsberg Inc/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Potato prices set to soar by over 100% as Limpopo black frost damage takes its toll

Water restrictions in the Western Cape will also affect the cost of the staple, with price fluctuations expected to be felt from end of August

  • Aarti Bhana
4 min read