Producers should note that nurseries are currently experiencing a major shortage of nectarine and peach rootstocks. This means that nurseries may not be able to fulfill orders for the 2018 planting season. Producers are urged to contact nurseries to determine…
With her interpretation of Andra Day’s R&B hit “Rise Up” 22-year old general agricultural worker, Roshdene Sampson from Sandhoek Farm, De Doorns, won over judges and fans with her incredible voice. What makes her story even more special is that…
By Waheed Mahomed The past few years have been a time of instability that many people find unfamiliar and leave us feeling insecure. Instability often leads to an increase in uncertainty, discourages investment and negatively impacts any product or system…
Despite the challenge of the drought, South Africa can fulfil its commitments to the market for the 2017/2018 season. There has been very little relief from the drought that has been plaguing the Western Cape for the majority of 2017…
Sedert 2023, is Suid-Afrika die grootste Suidelike Halfrond appeluitvoerder. ’n Posisie wat voorheen deur Chili beklee is. Pieter-Steyn de Wet, Hortgro landbou-ekonoom, verduidelik hoe SA die stokkie by Chili oorgeneem het. Suid-Afrika se appelbedryf is uitvoer-georiënteerd met gemiddeld 45% van…
Hortgro, the governing body of the South African Deciduous Fruit Industry, announced that market access has finally been granted for South African pears to China. This comes after many years of dedication and hard work by a team of industry…
Press release: 22 December 2025 Anger and frustration reached a boiling point in the South African stone fruit industry after multiple logistical blunders and unprecedented wind delays caused massive financial losses for growers. While the impact of the wind cannot…
Press release: 15 October 2025 SA Stone Fruit on its way to Chinese consumers Hortgro, the governing body of the South African Deciduous Fruit Industry, is pleased to announce that market access has been granted for five types of South…
By Jorisna Bonthuys Economist Dr Roelof Botha is optimistic about investment and agricultural prospects in South Africa. “South Africa’s growth rate could pick up faster than expected if the correct structural reforms are in place,” Botha said. “Economic recovery beckons…
In June this year the SAAPPA board, HORTGRO management team and other industry role-players came together at Klipbokkop to align the apple and pear producers for the future. The workshop, facilitated by Louis von Broembsen, aimed to clarify the role…
Die Suid-Afrikaanse sagtevrugtebedryfsorganisasie, Hortgro, hou die gespanne situasie in Oos-Europa fyn dop. Die bedryf neem kennis van die opskorting van finansiële dienste (SWIFT), asook wêreldwye ekonomiese sanksies wat teen Rusland ingestel is gegewe dat dit bepaalde logistieke en betalings risiko’s…
