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Yonela Ndzoboyi is breaking new ground in potato farming.Image: SUPPLIED
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Eastern Cape potato farmer ploughs ahead

A 28-year-old Eastern Cape man is ploughing ahead on his mission to become a top potato farmer, thanks to a partnership with Potatoes South Africa. Yonela Ndzoboyi from Ludeke Village in Bizana owns Lencolin Green Project, which has…

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A new study of keen cyclists in the US found the carbohydrate boost from potatoes during exercise was just as effective as a sweetened carbohydrate gel.                                    Image: Michael Vincent
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Potato-power your life, say US scientists … but watch the wind

The quest for beach bodies is in full swing as spring temperatures soar, and carbohydrate gels are being tucked into pockets of amateur athletes countryside. They’re used to sustain blood glucose levels and improve performance, but at…

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