Tag: pome fruit

The Loufontein farm workers sorting pears after harvesting recently. Photo: Facebook

ICYMI: Apple and pear outlook good news for job creation

by Duncan Masiwa

31st Jan 2022

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 ...

South Africa's pome fruit industry is forecasting a larger crop in 2022 with growth forecast for the exports of apples and pears. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

ICYMI: Apple, pear exports expected to rise this year

by Duncan Masiwa

19th Jan 2022

Mzansi's pome fruit industry is expecting an excellent harvest, with export volumes of apples and pears set to be 32% higher than the 2019 total. Meanwhile, the citrus industry is ...

The citrus industry continues to be a major contributor to the country’s employment numbers, balance of payments and economy. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Fruit farming: What starter farmers need to know

by Dona Van Eeden

15th Jun 2021

South Africa is known globally as a producer and exporter of citrus, deciduous and subtropical fruits. In every corner of South Africa you can find different fruit crop types that ...

Producers in the Southern Hemisphere contribute nearly a quarter of global fruit supply, with exporters playing a significant role in the availability of healthy food choices. Photo: Supplied/Hortgro

Stone fruit season has just arrived – and the fruits are yummy!

by Chantélle Hartebeest

7th Jun 2019

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 ...

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