Fruit
Fruit farming in Africa is a thriving industry that supports food security, economic growth, and export markets. The continent produces a wide variety of fruits, including citrus, mangoes, bananas, avocados, berries, and apples, with different regions specializing in specific crops based on climate conditions
Cultivar diversity protects crops against severe weather
While farmers in the northern parts of South Africa are currently dealing with exceptionally heavy rainfall, excessive rain is also...
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AMT Fresh Produce Outlook | Vegetable prices collapse; tomatoes hit hard
Vegetable prices took a beating last week, with tomato prices collapsing. Fruit markets are holding for now – but that...
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AMT Fresh Produce Outlook | Market demand picks up
This week’s AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe, Director of AMT.
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Cableways help banana growers boost profits
A banana is a delicate fruit. Every time a bunch or a hand of bananas is handled, loaded or unloaded,...
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AMT Fresh Produce Outlook | Blueberries remain under pressure
This week’s AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe, Director of AMT.
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AMT Fresh Produce Outlook | Can grapes dip below R20?
This week’s AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe, Director of AMT.
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South African citrus industry mourns loss of beloved trade expert Deon Joubert
The South African citrus industry is in mourning following the unexpected death of Deon Joubert, a towering figure whose expertise...
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Flash Gala shows the power of branding in fresh produce
As competition intensifies in the fresh produce sector and consumer expectations continue to evolve, Flash Gala, the premium brand for...
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Portfolio Committee and MEC Kekana meet over revival strategy for troubled Zebediela Citrus Estate
The once-thriving Zebediela Citrus Estate became the focal point of intense parliamentary scrutiny this week as National Assembly Portfolio Committee...
Read moreDetailsAMT Fresh Produce Outlook | Big price drops!
It’s been an eventful week on the fresh produce markets – prices dropped across almost all major commodities, but shifting...
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