by Carien Daffue | Apr 1, 2026 | Macadamia, Nuts, Orchards, seasons, the future
South Africa’s macadamia industry is entering a decisive phase of development. With 85 781 hectares macadamia orchards planted and a significant proportion of orchards still approaching full bearing age, national production volumes are expected to increase in the...
by Carien Daffue | Apr 1, 2026 | Macadamia, Nuts, Orchards
South Africa’s macadamia industry has entered a more measured phase of development. After years of rapid orchard expansion and record plantings, the focus has shifted from establishment to optimisation. As macadamia orchards move into full commercial production,...
by Carien Daffue | Apr 1, 2026 | apples, fruit industry, Orchards
Tru-Cape Fruit marketing recently celebrated an achievement by its shareholder, Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG), which was named BRCGS Certificated Site of the Year by Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS). The award was presented in London and...
by Carien Daffue | Mar 20, 2026 | Orchards
JOHAN MARAIS Produkbestuurder Biorasionale produkte by Philagro Plaag weerstand werk amper soos om met beeste te teel, behalwe, in hierdie geval selekteer die produsent vir “goeie plaag genetika” deur herhaaldelik dieselfde plaagdoder-groep toe te dien. Elke keer as...
by Carien Daffue | Nov 23, 2023 | Berries, fruit industry, Orchards
Craig Shephard APPLIED AGRICULTURAL REMOTE SENSING CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND MACADAMIA SOUTH AFRICA Under a Macadamias South Africa NPC (SAMAC) initiative, researchers at the University of New England’s Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC) have...
by Carien Daffue | Nov 23, 2023 | fruit industry, Orchards, Uncategorized
This year saw the return of the AllesBeste symposium held in Tzaneen. Industry specialists and delegates in the avocado industry came together to once again discuss the industry and participate in discussions around new research and practices. Allesbeste is famous for...
