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pdf Pest control becomes increasingly important for fruit exports  Published Popular

South Africa's record fruit exports are increasing the importance of pest management for maintaining access to international markets. The country exported 203.4 million ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 30 September 2026

pdf CGA calls for better port planning ahead of next season  Published Popular

South Africa’s citrus industry is calling for better planning across the country’s ports ahead of next year’s export season, warning that improvements in port and rail ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 30 September 2026

pdf South African citrus industry beset by doubts about the way forward  Published Popular

As the citrus harvest winds down across South Africa, it's time to apply fertilizer for the 2027 crop, and given the unfavourable exchange rate and rising costs, cash flow is ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 29 September 2026

pdf Citrus expansion in Botswana could supply proposed processing plant  Published Popular

Selebi-Phikwe Citrus is considering a supply relationship with Schweppes as both companies pursue agricultural developments around Dikgatlhong in Botswana.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 29 September 2026

pdf Agri-Hub upgrades fruit export reporting  Published Popular

Agri-Hub is moving its fruit export industry reporting to a new technology platform designed to increase processing capacity and support the development of additional information services.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 28 September 2026

pdf South African fruit export growth faces market and logistics pressure  Published Popular

Absa's AgriTrends 2026 Spring Edition report states that crop growth remains a source of long-term opportunity for South Africa ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 24 September 2026

pdf Citrus sector seeks U.S. market certainty after Agoa extension  Published Popular

South Africa's citrus sector has welcomed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), while noting that longer-term access to the U.S. market ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 18 September 2026

pdf Heavy rain in EC turns last citrus stretch into a "catastrophe"  Published Popular

The rain disrupting the end of the citrus harvest in the Eastern Cape is compounding the most difficult citrus season most can remember. Little fruit has been harvested ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 18 September 2026

pdf South Africa eases late-season fears for European citrus producers  Published Popular

The CGA and FPEF have confirmed the close of Valencia orange exports to Europe from South Africa’s northern and eastern regions

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 18 September 2026

pdf SAn citrus industry closes Valencia orange exports to EU for 2026  Published Popular

The CGA and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) have announced the conclusion of 2026 Valencia orange exports to Europe.

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 17 September 2026

pdf South Africa closes 2026 Valencia orange exports to EU  Published Popular

The CGA and the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF) announced the conclusion of the 2026 Valencia orange exports to Europe. 

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 17 September 2026

pdf Valencia inspections for EU exports to close  Published Popular

The South African citrus industry will end inspections of Valencia oranges destined for Europe from most production regions later this month.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 17 September 2026

pdf “South African citrus season a tale of two halves”  Published Popular

The South African citrus season faced many challenges this year. "Even experienced suppliers are calling it the worst year ever. It was, in fact, a perfect storm" ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 17 September 2026

pdf Agricultural exports rise 10% to R66.7bn  Published Popular

South Africa’s agricultural exports increased by 10% year on year to R66.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026, supported by higher export volumes and stronger ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 15 September 2026

pdf SA weighs trade risks as US tariff policy shifts  Published Popular

South Africa faces different trading environments with the United States over the next two years and potentially beyond 2028, as President Donald Trump’s tariff ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 14 September 2026

pdf Quality reduces Western Cape mandarin export crop  Published Popular

It has not been an easy citrus harvest, observes Okkie Burger, an independent citrus consultant with many years of experience in Citrusdal and the Boland ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 11 September 2026

pdf Agri exports to US still shrouded in uncertainty despite Agoa extension  Published Popular

While agriculture stakeholders such as Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) have welcomed the extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 11 September 2026

pdf Transnet returns to profit as freight volumes recover  Published Popular

Transnet returned to profit in the year ended 31 March 2026, reporting a R4.6bn profit compared with a R1.9bn loss in the previous financial year, as improved rail ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 11 September 2026

pdf EU urged to enforce cold treatment standards on South Africa  Published Popular

The EU's TRACES platform has reported another detection of the false moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta) in oranges from South Africa. The Valencian Growers' ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 9 September 2026

pdf South African citrus exports revised down yet again  Published Popular

It has been a tough season for South African citrus growers. 

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 8 September 2026

pdf Citrus exporters face 12.5% US tariff despite Agoa extension  Published Popular

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) to 2028 ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 14 September 2026

pdf Imported apple prices rise, citrus market shows mixed performance  Published Popular

The South African citrus market is showing mixed performance. South African Midknight oranges, which arrived earlier in the season, are currently priced at ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 7 September 2026

pdf South Africa's quarterly farm exports surge US shipments rise  Published Popular

South African agricultural exports rose 10% in the second quarter from the same period a year ago, buoyed by higher volumes and better prices.

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 7 September 2026

pdf Comment: The EU must fix its citrus import model  Published Popular

Trade policy must not protect Dutch and South Africans at expense of Spanish farmers, says José Antonio García.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 4 September 2026

pdf At the forefront of citrus fruit sorting using AI  Published Popular

South Africa plays a key role as one of the world's leading producers and exporters of citrus fruit, consistently supplying international markets characterised by strict ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 3 September 2026

pdf South African citrus growers face water costs of up to R750 000  Published Popular

Emerging citrus growers in South Africa's Eastern Cape face water, financing, and infrastructure constraints despite gaining access to irrigation through joint ventures ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 2 September 2026

pdf South African citrus export estimate cut to 197.9 million cartons  Published Popular

CGA has lowered its South African citrus export estimate for the 2026 season from 209.4 million 15kg cartons in April to 197.9 million cartons. The revised estimate ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 1 September 2026

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