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CRW Weekly Update No. 116

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:57 +0200

New! CGA From the Desk of the CEO - Week 36/2026

Date published: 8 September 2026

Imported apple prices rise, citrus market shows mixed performance

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:54 +0200

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

South Africa's quarterly farm exports surge US shipments rise

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:51 +0200

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

Comment: The EU must fix its citrus import model

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:48 +0200

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

CGA Uit die Pen van die CEO 36/2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:45 +0200

- Limpopo-Inligtingsdag
- Ongewone Valencia-Seisoen

Datum gepubliseer: 4 September 2026 (Week 36)

CGA From the Desk of the CEO 36/2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:42 +0200

- Limpopo Information Day
- Unusual Valencia Season

Date published: 4 September 2026 (Week 36)

At the forefront of citrus fruit sorting using AI

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:38 +0200

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

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

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:35 +0200

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

South African citrus export estimate cut to 197.9 million cartons

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:30 +0200

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

Citrus export forecast cut by 5.5%

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:27 +0200

Southern Africa’s citrus export forecast has been reduced by about 5.5% as conflict in the Middle East, weaker markets, severe weather and port delays weigh on the season.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 31 August 2026

CGA Uit die Pen van die CEO 35/2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:25 +0200

Met die Oog op die Toekoms

Datum gepubliseer: 28 Augustus 2026 (Week 35)

CRW Weekly Update No. 115

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:06:42 +0200

New! CGA From the Desk of the CEO - Week 35/2026

Date published: 31 August 2026

Global wheat prices have increased too late for SA plantings

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0200

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 31 August 2026

Castellón citrus trade brought to standstill by pressure from SAn fruit

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:59 +0200

The citrus sector in Castellón is beginning the 2026–2027 season with little interest from the trade in buying fruit. Growers describe this as unprecedented ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 28 August 2026

Logistics biggest threat to exports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:58 +0200

Bottlenecks remain the biggest threat to South Africa’s fresh produce export competitiveness, with industry body Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF) warning ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 28 August 2026

EU pesticide residue changes could cut citrus imports by 92%

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:57 +0200

A Joint Research Centre (JRC) analysis shows that stricter pesticide residue limits for imported agricultural products could reduce EU imports and increase domestic ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 27 August 2026

CGA From the Desk of the CEO 35/2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:57 +0200

Looking Toward the Future

Date published: 28 August 2026 (Week 35)

DGT congestion disrupts citrus exports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:56 +0200

Severe congestion at Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) is disrupting citrus exports, with trucks reportedly waiting for up to 30 hours to deliver reefer containers.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 26 August 2026

South African citrus export estimate revised down

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:55 +0200

The 2026 season is proving to be particularly complicated for South African citrus growers.

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 26 August 2026

Ending a year of grain abundance and heading into a challenging one

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:53 +0200

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Agbiz)
Date published: 26 August 2026