All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 14
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NewsDecisions to be made on future grape plantings
Global field days to view vineyards and new cultivars are important for South Africa’s table grape growers
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NewsSouth Africa-EU citrus resolution gaining momentum
Long-running citrus dispute could be resolved in the next year, if all goes well
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NewsSouth African lemon exports fall further
New forecast sees volumes drop well below last year’s figures and initial 2024 predictions
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NewsSouth Africa’s Tru-Cape sets out sustainability gains
Company’s ambitious goal is to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2030
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NewsFurther falls for South African orange export crop
Shipments now at levels last seen in 2017 due to adverse climate and high juice prices
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NewsPals sends coalition plea for South African land reform
Issues passionate entreaty to government to form a coalition to further address this issue
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NewsPlea for help for flood-ravaged Citrusdal
Immediate funding is required to help the farmers of Citrusdal’s agricultural community out of flood distress
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NewsPromise of opportunity for South African agriculture
The first budget speech from South Africa’s new minister of agriculture John Steenhuisen sets a positive tone
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NewsFirst South African avocados head to Japan
A new chapter begins for South African avocados in the east with the shipment of the first container to Japan this week
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NewsExporters count the cost of Cape storms
Devastating storms and heavy rain have caused major disruption to exports from Cape Town in the Western Province of South Africa
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NewsCooperation and exchange of ideas in African vineyards
Growers should never isolate themselves from other growers around the world and must cooperate to survive
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NewsSouth African ports in the news once more as storms hit
Some of the country’s ports are closed for safety reasons as winter storms whip across the South African coast
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NewsSouth African mandarin brand Sweet C introduces new mascot
Sweet C brand has received a strong reception in China and South-East Asia
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NewsMixed reaction to new South African cabinet
Lack of experience in international matters could be problematic for the country’s fresh produce export business
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NewsSouth African grapes eye US opportunities
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
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NewsMecia Petersen named new Sati chief executive
Petersen, who has been at the South African grape industry body since March 2022, fills the role vacated by AJ Griesel in May
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NewsCitrus export season baffles South African industry leaders
Volumes shipped through the country’s ports have failed to reach early crop predictions
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NewsProduction in tandem with nature
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
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NewsPolitical shockwaves reverberate around South Africa
As the dust begins to settle on the results of last week’s South African national election, it is clear that the political landscape is changing dramatically
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NewsMozambique citrus industry joins CGA
Southern Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has welcomed Mozambique’s citrus industry to the fold