Exports and impacts
Assessing the coming citrus season. As every year, with Easter behind us, the citrus packhouses across our country become busy as the season starts in earnest. This is also the…
Citrus remains a cornerstone
New protocol set to boost citrus exports to China The Department of Agriculture (DoA) and the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) welcomes the successful amendment of the plant…
Unbroken: The Vital Link In Africa’s Fruit Export Success
How CCH is re-engineering the Southern African Export Corridor for the 2026 Season In the high-stakes world of global fruit exports, the journey from an African orchard to an international…
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…