Nutrient uptake update
Influence of biostimulants on root dynamics and possible citrus post-harvest quality When considering nutrient uptake in citrus, uptake occurs naturally and primarily through the roots. For this reason, soil applications…
A tale of unexpected growth
Unpacking the 2025 navel orange season withBoitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers Association Tracking the development of the navel crop is a critical mid-season activity. As the first major…
Improved citrus production (and other crops) with Tessenderlo Kerley’s range of fertilisers
Read in magazine Tessenderlo Kerley – Improved citrus production with our range of fertiliser Tessenderlo Kerley International has been producing innovative world class fertiliser for more than a hundred years.…
Potassium nitrate as foliar in citrus
Read in magazine Foliar potassium nitrate applications in citrus are beneficial in terms of fruit yield, number of fruits and reducing fruit splitting Citrus trees are heavy consumers of nitrogen…
Seedlessness impacting global shelf space
Read in magazine Demand for seedless lemons is on an upward curve The era of seedless fruit is already upon us, revolutionising the world of fresh produce. From grapes and…
Prevent citrus sunburn
Read in magazine Postharvest considerations for handling early mandarins The peel of early satsumas is susceptible to damage because it is very thin and some require degreening. Satsumas are small-medium…
Product standardisation: A key to consistency in citrus quality and yield
Read in magazine Addressing the challenge of variability in seaweed extracts Seaweed biostimulants are gaining significant attention in agriculture due to their ability to enhance crop quality, yield, and stress…
Citrus superpower
Read in magazine Powering up to unlock leadership and growth in the citrus industry The Citrus Academy hopes to create even more dynamic leaders in the citrus industry through the…
Challenging unscientific restrictions
Read in magazine South Africa’s cases against EU citrus measures move forward at WTO South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the…
Citrus growth in view
Read in magazine Reviewing Vision 260 Vision 260 was adopted by the CGA Board in 2022 and guides the work of the CGA. Central to the vision is the foreseeable…