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pdf Resilient agri industry posts record 2024 earnings  Published Popular

2021 References Freight News

Significant trade growth in South Africa’s agricultural industry, which posted a record $13.7 billion in 2024, up 3% year-on-year ...

Date published: 31 March 2025

pdf End of an era for South African citrus leader Justin Chadwick  Published Popular

2021 References Eurofruit

Justin Chadwick, who is retiring as chief executive of the South African Citrus Growers’ Association, speaks exclusively to Fruitnet...

Date published: 31 March 2025

pdf Challenges stifle citrus industry optimism  Published Popular

2021 References Freight News

Ahead of the official start of the citrus export season, the industry is bullish about the outlook in terms of available volumes for ...

Date published: 28 March 2025

pdf The end of an era: 25 years in the South African citrus industry  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

It is not uncommon for people to work in the fresh produce industry for most of their careers, and this is the case for a well-known figure ...

Date published: 28 March 2025

pdf Cannabis ban and ripple effects of US tariffs on SA’s citrus industry  Published Popular

2021 References Moneyweb Today

This week we examined ... how the citrus industry could be devasted by looming US tariffs ...

Date published: 28 March 2025

pdf Citrus levy income up 247% as industry invests in exports, research  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

Between 2018 and 2024, levy income in South Africa's citrus industry increased by an average of 247.85%, reflecting significant growth ...

Date published: 28 March 2025

pdf South African lemons celebrate first shipment to India in 2025  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Fruit Portal

A joint statement from the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) and FruitOne announced this week the arrival of the first shipment ...

Date published: 28 March 2025

pdf Challenges stifle citrus industry optimism  Published Popular

2021 References Freight News

Ahead of the official start of the citrus export season, the industry is bullish about the outlook in terms of available volumes ...

Date published: 28 March 2025

pdf First South African 2025 lemons arrive in India  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season arrived in India this week. This arrival is also the very first shipment of lemons exported to India ...

Date published: 27 March 2025

pdf SA exports first lemons of 2025 to India  Published Popular

2021 References BizCommunity

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season has arrived in India, marking an important step for the country’s citrus export industry ...

Date published: 27 March 2025

pdf SA farmers fear the worst as US considers citrus tariffs  Published Popular

2021 References Moneyweb Today

‘I’m a farmer in Citrusdal; we are panicking, this is our livelihood. It’s been the lifeline of a small town like Citrusdal of 15 000 people’ ...

Date published: 26 March 2025

pdf South Africa urged to shift agri exports toward Africa and Asia  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

The Africa Agri Tech conference, held in Pretoria from 18 to 20 March, featured a panel discussion on South Africa's export strategy ...

Date published: 25 March 2025

pdf South African citrus exports face uncertainty over AGOA renewal  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

Tensions between South Africa and the United States are creating uncertainty for the country's citrus industry, particularly regarding future access to ...

Date published: 25 March 2025

pdf SA citrus export projections show “balanced growth, excellent quality”  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Fruit Portal

Ahead of the official start of the 2025 citrus export season in April, a variety of focus groups of the CGA of Southern Africa presented their predicted volumes ...

Date published: 25 March 2025

pdf Citrus exports showing stable and balanced growth  Published Popular

2021 References Engineering News

Industry organisation the CGA of Southern Africa  CGA says all available data project that exports are in line with the five-year average ...

Date published: 24 March 2025

pdf First South African citrus estimate shows balanced growth  Published Popular

2021 References Eurofruit

The Citrus Growers Association says there will not be an over- or undersupply of South African citrus this year ...

Date published: 24 March 2025

pdf South Africa projects steady citrus exports for 2025 season  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

Ahead of the 2025 citrus export season, set to begin in April, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has released its official export volume ...

Date published: 24 March 2025

pdf Citrus industry gathered, assessed its future at decisive moment  Published Popular

2021 References Moneyweb Today

The taste and quality of South African citrus has long been cherished by consumers across the globe ... 

Date published: 23 March 2025

pdf Experts unpack imperatives for improved trade in agri sector  Published Popular

2021 References Engineering News

With the world finding itself in turbulent territory with respect to trade relations, independent political and economic analyst JPLandman identifies three ...

Date published: 20 March 2025

pdf A sign of things to come for South African trade?  Published Popular

2021 References Eurofruit

There is an increasing realisation that trade relations around the world are changing, and participation in AGOA could be nearing an end ... 

Date published: 20 March 2025

pdf South Africa aims to complement local US citrus production  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

While the U.S.' domestic citrus season is still in full swing, planning is already underway for the summer import program from South Africa ...

Date published: 19 March 2025

pdf Continuously building friendships should be SA’s agric trade approach  Published Popular

2021 References Business Day

Wandile Sihlobo: The government and business should build new relationships to open export market opportunities ...

Date published: 19 March 2025

pdf South Africa citrus industry targets growth amid challenges  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

While the South African citrus industry faces a period of uncertainty, its long-term growth prospects remain strong if key challenges are addressed ...

Date published: 14 March 2025

pdf Chemicals producer launches new product for citrus black spot control  Published Popular

2021 References Engineering News

Germany-based chemicals company BASF is leading the way in innovative agricultural solutions with its latest citrus black spot (CBS) control product ...

Date published: 14 March 2025

pdf South African citrus still well positioned for growth  Published Popular

2021 References Eurofruit

South Africa’s citrus industry is facing uncertain times, but its growth trajectory is assured if market access opportunities are seized ...

Date published: 14 March 2025

pdf SA's ports are the key to unlocking economic growth  Published Popular

2021 References Business Day

Hans Ole Madsen: The World Bank says SA firms can export 20% more but that will required the road, rail and ports networks to be able to efficiently handle ...

Date published: 12 March 2025

pdf First South African lemons arrive in Singapore  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

Kwek Global, a Singapore import and export company has recently received the first shipments of South African lemons of the new season ...

Date published: 12 March 2025

pdf China's trade friction with US present prospects for other exporters  Published Popular

2021 References BizCommunity

The first week of February 2025 was eventful for global agriculture. Following US President Donald Trump's announcement of further tariffs ...

Date published: 12 March 2025

pdf “We're building a really exciting legacy project here”  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

"The Lowveld in South Africa is the best in class for citrus – we believe that just across the border in Mozambique is even better" ...

Date published: 10 March 2025

pdf Peace in Ukraine could have stimulus effect on SA citrus industry  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

Rain during February halted harvesting of the early lemon crop in the upper north of South Africa, which has been somewhat frustrating ...

Date published: 10 March 2025

pdf Big week ahead for South African citrus  Published Popular

2021 References Eurofruit

Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry ... 

Date published: 10 March 2025

pdf Are we seeing a structural shift in orange juice production?  Published Popular

2021 References Eurofruit

The global orange juice sector is undergoing profound changes ... 

Date published: 10 March 2025

pdf EU set to extend CBS measures on South African citrus  Published Popular

2021 References Eurofruit

Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry ... 

Date published: 10 March 2025

pdf Podcast: South Africa's agricultural exports hit record level  Published Popular

2021 References Business Day

South Africa’s agriculture exports set a record of $13.7bn in 2024, up 3% from the previous year. This reflects an increase in ...

Date published: 9 March 2025

pdf Is Durban ports private 'rescuer' solvent or not?  Published Popular

2021 References Moneyweb Today

The key question to be decided by the Durban High Court is whether Transnet was right to allow winning bidder ICTSI to use ...

Date published: 6 March 2025

pdf Steenhuisen warns of massive knock to citrus if Agoa expires  Published Popular

2021 References Engineering News

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen stresses that South Africa’s citrus industry stands to lose a lot if the US decides not to extend the country’s ...

Date published: 5 March 2025

pdf Ensure record agricultural exports translate to strong agricultural GDP  Published Popular

2021 References BizCommunity

Agriculture is an exciting and complex sector, and while it is volatile, it also offers immense opportunity. The past two years, for example ...

Date published: 5 March 2025

pdf Cape Town Mayor urges private sector investment in port operations  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's confirmation that a Request for Information (RFI) ...

Date published: 4 March 2025

pdf South Africa's agricultural exports achieve record high in 2024  Published Popular

2021 References Farmer's Weekly

South Africa’s agriculture sector achieved a record high US$13,7 billion (about R255 billion) in export value in 2024, a 3% increase ...

Date published: 4 March 2025

pdf Cyber attack on South African weather service goes unnoticed  Published Popular

2021 References Fresh Plaza

A cyber attack on the South African Weather Service on 26 January 2025 by an outfit identified as RansomHub has barely been noticed by ...

Date published: 3 March 2025

pdf Mayor wants port included in private sector participation RFI  Published Popular

2021 References Engineering News

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed his desire for the Port of Cape Town to be included in an upcoming national government ...

Date published: 3 March 2025

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