Over the past ten years, Hortgro’s pome and stone fruit growers have strategically invested in key export markets through continuous long-term market development campaigns. These efforts aim to put South African deciduous fruit firmly in the saddle as a world…
Omgewingsaktiviste is lief daarvoor om Landbou oor die gebruik van gifstowwe aan te vat, ’n sektor waarin besonders hoë veiligheidstandaarde geld. Die probleem lê veel eerder by onwettige ‘straatgifstowwe’. Veral in informele nedersettings is mense oningelig en onbewus van die…
“When we started, we had nothing. But we did have a good attitude and a willingness to work!” Liza Ambraal, representing Dwarsberg Farming, spoke about their transformation journey during the Fruit SA Transformation Showcase recently held in the Western Cape…
Introducing the four farming musketeers. And Plan B. Plan A at Doornkloof started in 2008 when a group of beneficiaries, Pepsico and Christof Cloete (the mentor) from Rietvlei Boerdery came together. The mission was to establish Doornkloof as a BEE transformation…
Remmoho Investments in Agriculture is a unique example of BEE that works. What should new entering BEE growers know about the challenges and opportunities in apple farming in the Free State? Gerrit Rautenbach recently joined Remmoho’s information day. “An aunt…
The Transnet strike might be over, but the fruit industry is not out of the woods yet and the aftermath will be felt by all in the value chain for many weeks to come, but mostly on ground level by…
The deciduous fruit industry calls on all agricultural stakeholders to ensure the dignity and safety of agri workers when people are being transported. Stakeholders need to inform themselves of legislation and follow good practice guidelines. This is a serious matter…
The South African stone fruit industry has lost one of its most dedicated champions with the passing of Grant Smuts, Hortgro Stone Director and esteemed Robertson stone fruit producer. Grant was more than a leader in our sector — he…
Text: Elise-Marie Steenkamp The era of big data is upon us. And it is not just a fad, but will colour how we grow and guide business in future, says Carol Swarts Manager of Agri-Hub – the fresh fruit industry’s…
Nog ’n groep produksiebestuurders het hulle sertifikate ontvang na hulle leierskapsontwikkelingskursus wat deur Hortgro aangebied en deur Mazars gefasiliteer is. Dit is die tweede groep wat vanjaar die kursus voltooi het. Altesaam 16 produksiebestuurders van verskeie plase het aan die…
By Elise-Marie Steenkamp In an attempt to facilitate a safe, protected and secure agricultural environment and farming community, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDA) shared a 12-point rural safety action plan at a recent stakeholder engagement session. This action…
By Grethe Bestbier At the start of a new year, many people reflect on the successes and failures of the past. For two of Stellenbosch University’s researchers, their successes were rewarded with research excellence awards. Prof Pia Addison and Prof…