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Global Potato Shortage Crisis: Is SA Affected?

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In some parts of the world, a shortage of potatoes is causing a French fries crisis. The South African agricultural sector in 2021 experienced harsh, icy weather, which affected potato harvests and compromised the quality of cultivars used to make slap chips and crisps. We discuss how SA affected by this, and what this means for business, especially restaurants with Lunathi Hlakanyane, an Agri-Tech And Economics Blogger.
11 Jan 2022 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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