Citrus farming
2023 Final citrus export figures: Lower than predicted growth as a result of ongoing challenges facing growers
In the 2023 export season Southern African citrus growers packed 165.1 million (15kg) cartons for delivery to global markets. While this is an increase of approximately 800 000 from the packed figures of last year, it is still 500 000 cartons lower than the forecast at the start of[...]
Citrus farmer celebrates two years of solar energy
Article supplied 12 July 2021 Sunny climate and vitamin C proved to be a winning combination for one of South Africa’s largest citrus farmers. One of South Africa’s largest citrus farms, Joubert en Seuns, are celebrating their second solar-versary. Their 265.98 kWp roof-mounted solar plant, which is made up[...]