South Africa: citrus build-up brings Port of Durban delays
Stock build-up and “system failure” led to delays for South African citrus exports.
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South Africa: trading platform brings fruit sellers online
South Africa’s Farm Gate Exchange connects buyers and sellers through an online platform.
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South Africa: Safmarine and Capespan provide a safe space for nurturing young minds
South Africa: Safmarine and Capespan provide a safe space for nurturing young mindsA partnership initiative to support the ...
South Africa: payment talks key to unlocking raisin potential
South Africa’s Dried Fruit Technical Services (DFTS) sent out a call for calm in the raisin industry yesterday, as ...
Grape packing nears an end in South Africa
As the table grape season nears an end, packing has come to a close in most of South Africa’s ...
South Africa looking to expand mango export
South Africa looking to expand mango exportThe South African mango season will most likely finish earlier than ...
South Africa: End to strikes only “lull between storms”
South Africa: End to strikes only “lull between storms”Helen Zille, Leader of the Democratic Alliance of ...
South Africa: strong growth for Williams and Cripps Pink in 2013
Strikes led to some minor issues at the start of South Africa’s pear season this year, but thanks to a few “logistical plan Bs” there will be no effect on volume, according to ...
South Africa: Protecting your farming foundation
South Africa: Protecting your farming foundationEvery hectare of agricultural land is deep-rooted with potential. A profitable fruit operation does not pop-up overnight, and at farm ...
South Africa: new farm strikes threatened pending wage deadline
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has threatened further strike action if farmers do not honor the new daily minimum of ZAR105 (US$ 11.85), set to take effect on Mar. 1.
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South Africa: Avocado exports down on 2012 season
South Africa: Avocado exports down on 2012 seasonHarvesting of the new South African avocado crop is due to start towards the end of March and the first arrivals will hit European shores ...
First retractable roof system from Cravo in South Africa
First retractable roof system from Cravo in South AfricaThe first container of the 2 hectare “CRAVO” greenhouse system from Canada, arrives at Rietvlei in South Africa. According ...
South Africa: Shortening the chain in the Russian market
Aisie Sinclair, Ocean South Fresh
South Africa: Shortening the chain in the Russian marketOcean South is an International fresh produce distribution company with a focus on Russia and ...
Wind of change blowing for South Africa
The South African produce industry has its hurdles, from a recent 52% rise in the minimum wage to stricter standards in Europe, but Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) CEO Anton ...
South Africa: Premium pome fruit part of Farmsecure’s offering
South Africa: Premium pome fruit part of Farmsecure’s offeringIn South Africa, more than 30 000 ha of agricultural land is dedicated to pome fruit. South African producers supply ...
Africa: farmer support encouraged for plant disease detection
Africa’s smallholder farmers must be given the tools and knowledge to prevent plant diseases and secure food sources, advised the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture’s ...
South Africa hopes for better EU rules on citrus black spot
The South African citrus industry is pushing to overcome strict European Union import rules that only allow for a maximum of five citrus black spot (CBS) disease interceptions in a ...
South Africa: Pomegranate season at Sapex Exports about to start
South Africa: Pomegranate season at Sapex Exports about to start
Weather conditions have been favourable for pomegranate growing in South Africa. The estimated volume has doubled from ...
