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Citrus industry faces more challenges

Jul 31, 2023

As SA’s citrus industry faces a challenging 2023, a collaborative approach is needed for long-term sustainability, says an economist. South Africa's...

Key challenges needed to be overcome to ensure the survival of citrus

Jun 5, 2023

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) recently held the Citrus Summit in Gqeberha. Usually held every second year, this year’s...

The perfect parasitoid

Jun 5, 2023

Insectec is a leader in the production of natural enemies and the implementation thereof in an integrated pest management system. They are mealybug...

Predicted SA citrus exports reflect continued challenges

Jun 5, 2023

Ahead of the Southern African 2023 citrus export season, citrus-growing varietal focus groups presented their predicted export volumes for the...

Klein kalante verskerp aanslag teen sitrus se luisplae

Feb 23, 2023

Vat só, jou luis! Toenemende druk teen chemiese middels in landbou veroorsaak nie net dat die uitvoer van produkte na veral die buiteland beperk...

Subtrop se produsente pak vele beperkings vir voortgesette sukses

Feb 23, 2023

Toenemende avokado-aanplantings wêreldwyd, beperkings met infrastruktuur in Suid-Afrika en min handelsooreenkomste is sommige beperkings wat nou...

Tough season sees citrus growers exporting lower volumes to global markets

Feb 23, 2023

JUSTIN CHADWICK Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa Southern African citrus growers packed for export 164,8 million (15 kg) cartons to be...

Anthracnose of avocado

Nov 28, 2022

Mukondeleli Munzhedzi SUBTROP Subtrop Journal The EU approval period for use of Prochloraz will end at end-December 2023. This means the EU MRL for...