Cultivation practices of potatoes

The origin and history of potatoes
The importance and extent of the South African potato industry
Potato crop growth stages and basic physiology
Seed quality, physiological age, seed handling and plant population
Soil preparation and cultivation practices
Brief overview of available cultivars and factors to consider in cultivar selection
Brief overview of the most important potato pests
Brief overview of the most important potato diseases
Fertilizer requirements and nutrient deficiency symptoms
Water requirements and irrigation management of potatoes
Input resource use efficiencies of potatoes
Climate change effects on the South African potato industry