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Innovation , News
November 22, 2024

Groundbreaking research transforms fruit fly management for a sustainable future

Groundbreaking research transforms fruit fly management

The South African fruit industry spends over R300 million annually combating fruit flies, a pervasive pest threatening crop yields and export viability. University of Pretoria (UP) researcher Tania Pogue has unveiled critical insights into fruit fly behaviour, promising to transform pest monitoring and control strategies. Pogue’s work focuses on the eco-physiology of fruit flies, exploring […]

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Farming , Innovation , News , Sustainability
October 9, 2024

Key Reports Highlight Recovery, Risks, and Growth in SA’s Farming Sector

South Africa farming sector recovery and growth

The agricultural industry in South Africa greatly benefits from reports like the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index, Absa’s AgriTrends report, PwC’s trust and economic impact assessment, the Citrus Growers Association’s seasonal report, and the latest sustainability report from WinField United South Africa (WUSA). These documents provide essential data and insights that guide decision-making, allowing agribusinesses, policymakers, […]

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Farming , News
May 23, 2024

Western Cape Boosts Citrus Exports with R2 Million Investment in Pest Control Innovation

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has presented a R2 million cheque to the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) to support the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programme aimed at suppressing False Codling Moth (FCM). FCM is a phytosanitary pest affecting export crops such as citrus, table grapes, and stone fruit. The support received from the provincial […]

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