Hortgro Science in collaboration with the FruitFly Africa Centre of Excellence for Monitoring is conducting surveillance* and monitoring for polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) and spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in the main deciduous fruit production areas of South Africa. PSHB Polyphagous…
By Agbiz | Newsletter 21 January 2025 The notice attached details the framework for regulating the export of perishable products in South Africa under the Perishable Products Export Control Act. It establishes standards and procedures to ensure the safety, hygiene,…
It is with great sadness that Hortgro learned of the passing of Dr Ken L. Pringle, distinguished entomologist and senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University. Born in 1946, Ken dedicated his career to studying insect pests affecting South Africa’s deciduous fruit…
Compiled by Store-it Group for HORTGRO Science | December 2024 – Version 3 | Edited by J Strydom and M Jooste (Please note that this information is for guidance and not regulation.) Summer Pears are grouped for their specific characteristics…
South African apple growers and exporters are overjoyed that Thailand has again opened its doors to South African apple exports. Since market access was lost many years ago, it has been a long wait and a lot of behind-the-scenes work,…
Apple Gifting Day is celebrated every year on January 1, as part of the many traditional ways of marking New Year’s Day. Because apples symbolize good health, giving people apples on New Year’s Day is wishing them good health for…
As the 2023/24 season draws to a close it is a good time to take a step back and reminisce. What was the past season like for pome and stone fruit? The total 2024 apple export volumes are projected at…
Dit is moeilik om die Hortgro Paarl-kantoor voor te stel sonder Louis van Zyl. Het jou paaie met die sagtevrugtebedryf gekruis, sou jy hom leer ken, want vir etlike dekades was Louis nie net Hortgro se Braaimeester nie, maar ook…
After 44 years in the deciduous fruit industry, Hugh Campbell retires as Hortgro Technical General Manager to begin a new career phase. He spoke to Anna Mouton. On a Sunday afternoon in 1976, a young Hugh Campbell lined up with…
Hortgro Science, the South African deciduous fruit industry research engine, recently held its annual Thank-You Breakfast in Stellenbosch. Prof. Wiehann Steyn, Hortgro Science General Manager, said that the event was a celebration and expression of gratitude to everyone who participated…
Despite frost heavily affecting early cherry varieties, cherry growers remain positive about the overall quality of this season’s harvest and the promising opportunities available in both local and international markets. “While there may be less fruit on the trees this…
The South African deciduous fruit industry proudly announces the launch of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing pest monitoring and safeguarding the future of the industry. This new initiative, spearheaded by industry association Hortgro, addresses the increasing challenges posed…