In a historic milestone for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the BigBucks Gala apple variety has officially been granted European Union Plant Variety Rights. On 20 July 2026, the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) issued Decision No. 73170, declaring BigBucks Gala a qualifying variety following extensive, multi-country trials across Europe. The ruling marks the culmination of … Continue reading BigBucks Gala Secures European Plant Breeders’ Rights After Eight-Year Wait