Tag: pears

A shipment of fruit meant for Russian consumers was rerouted as a donation to refugees after the country invaded its neighbour, Ukraine. With sanctions blocking entry to Russia, the South ...

Do you live in Cape Town and have a very old pear tree in your yard? Two fruit experts are on a mission to find the country's second oldest pear ...

A new protocol between South Africa and China has opened up the way for the export of fresh pears to China. It took years to finalise the agreement on phytosanitary ...

Excellent volume growth and export potential of apple and pear crops bode well for job creation, says Western Cape agri minister. The industry has a watchful eye on the inefficient ...

This year’s yields in major field crops, horticulture and wine export threaten to exceed last year’s second-largest export earnings record of $10.2 billion, says Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo. Sihlobo ...

After a few tough seasons, things are looking up for Mzansi's pome fruit industry. The 2020 to 2021 harvesting season is currently underway and growers have high hopes for a ...

Stone fruit season is here! Be prepared to see them everywhere – at the shop, in your house and eventually in your mouth. Why? Because they are delicious. Wait, what ...