South Africa: No cold steri treatment for citrus this season
At last week’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Deon Joubert took the opportunity to hold a briefing for the citrus industry on the issues of CBS and the False Codling Moth, …
SAFE irrigation foreman swops citrus orchards for classroom to help local school
When a primary school near Musina in the Limpopo province – bursting at the seams after it almost doubled in size at the beginning of 2017 and in desperate need …
Study shows tree fruit could help reduce poverty in African rural areas
According to a University of Illinois study, trees may be part of the solution to reducing poverty in rural areas and maintain biodiversity. “Trees on farms in Africa often fall …
SAFE farms well on track to meet 2017 grape harvesting targets, top last year’s figures
Breathing a sigh of relief as this year’s summer has so far not been hammered by the same sweltering heat waves South Africa felt last year and which caused grapes …
South African relief and anger at Spanish citrus allegations
The South African Citrus Growers Association (CGA) has expressed relief and anger at the admission of the Spanish Citrus Management Committee (CGC) that there were no South African citrus on …
South Africa: Rain good for citrus, not so good for grapes
After a long period of drought in South Africa the rain is now falling. This is great news for the growers in the north east, especially the citrus growers as …
Vineyards under netting perform far better in a dry hot climate
South African early grape harvesting is on track to deliver the best produce to global markets according to South African Fruit Exporters (SAFE) General Manager of Farming Operations, Dries van …
SAFE Farms fully compliant with ethical labour practices
All 11 South African Fruit Exporters (SAFE) farms are now fully compliant with ethical labour practices set by the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA), which is aligned with best …
Grape Harvest Off to a Flying Start
With the grape harvest well underway, early indications are that South African Fruit Exporters (SAFE) is on course to meet this season’s production estimates. Harvesting started on SAFE’s three Northern …
Fruit & veg consumption increases | Russia: Citrus seen as important winter health staple
Russian consumers are eating more fruit and veg and cutting out the sugary drinks, according to the Russian Minister of Health, Veronika Skvortsova. “For 10 years (2005 to 2015), according …