But due to industry demands, she is busier than ever! By Anna Mouton A respected scientist and academic Prof. Karen Theron recently retired from the Department of Horticultural Science at Stellenbosch University, where she held the Hortgro Chair in Applied…
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) said in a statement to the fresh produce industry that it was disappointed with the results of Project Rebirth at several national fresh produce markets. Project Rebirth, consisting of producers, market agents,…
Feedback from Project Rebirth Meeting By Richard Hurndall Revitalisation of Buffalo City (East London) Fresh Produce Market The Buffalo Market is being used as a case study to highlight one of the successes of the Project Rebirth process. The…
Deur Anton Rabe Teenstrydige interpretasies van die regsgeldigheid van fooie wat tot met ‘n onlangse appelhof uitspraak (14 Julie 2021) deur Prokon vir gelewerde inspeksiedienste verhaal is, terugbetaalbaar sou wees wees al dan nie, skep tans verwarring. Die hofuitspraak handel…
Subsequent to DAFF’s notification of Prokon being assigned to conduct quality inspections on the local market, the fruit industries, while not opposed to inspections in principle, objected, on the basis of lack of consultation, and the scale and costs of…
This six-day Prophyta short course is designed to provide an understanding of horticultural processes in tree growth and development, scientific irrigation management, nutrition, and the implementation of good soil health and soil science practices. The goal of producing high tonnages…
In industry, formal independent fruit cultivar evaluation by Provar is supported by various in-season ‘Fruit Tastings’ to showcase the latest cultivars and selections belonging to IP representatives and fruit breeders. Provar, as the host for these industry tastings, invites all…
Deur Kara van der Berg Die 2021/2022 pruim seisoen was die slegste wat die Suid-Afrikaanse steenvrugmark in jare beleef het. Om hierdie aan te spreek en die pad vorentoe uit te lê, het Hortgro in Augustus vanjaar ’n pruim-en-nektarien-indaba by…
The International Prune Association (IPA) recently planted a young prune tree on the grounds of a farm school, Botha’s Halte Primary School, in the Breede River Valley, a couple of kilometres from where the most successful South African prune variety was first discovered in the 1960s.
From fairytales to great works of art, the perfect red apple is a placeholder for a wide range of human emotions. With its recent improvements, the Fuji variety is set to continue its rise. Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest exporter…
The Jobs Fund Project on track: The technical advisor took one look at the sad trees in front of him. “Remove the old wood from the trees,” he commanded. Ricardo du Preez did not question him. He realised that to…
Dr Ilse Trautmann, Deputy Director General: Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services, Western Cape Department of Agriculture, delivered a keynote address at a CropLife Information Day held in December last year. Here is a summary of Dr Trautmann’s speech. In an…