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TopFruit Newsletter - The Kiwi Connection - February 2025
The Kiwi Connection is set for an exciting 2025 season, with expanded production of DORI™ (golden) and YA 50 (red) kiwifruit. Despite challenging weather, fruit quality and yields remain strong. As demand for golden and red kiwis grows, The Kiwi Connection continues to innovate with new varieties suited to warmer climates. A new trial farm near Rawsonville will support research and risk mitigation, ensuring long-term success. With an expected 60% increase in harvest volume, kiwifruit from South Africa...
TopFruit Newsletter - KiwiKo® - February 2025
KiwiKo’s first Kiwifruit Field Day in South Africa was a resounding success, uniting global industry leaders to assess new Yanoon varieties and discuss the future of kiwifruit production. The event featured first fruiting observations, commercial block visits, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Yanoon 3, a green-fleshed A. chinensis variety, offers a sweeter taste and higher yields than traditional green kiwis, making it an exciting option for growers. Meanwhile, the YN-RT1 rootstock shows strong resistance to waterlogging, PSA, and Kiwi Vine...
TopFruit Newsletter - Berries - November 2024
TopFruit’s Berry Unit continues to expand its footprint across Southern Africa with successful trial and commercial plantings of IQ Berries varieties. Recent highlights include the exceptional performance of Maverick, a mid-season variety delivering consistent yields of 4.7kg per bush, and MegaEarly, which secured top prices in international markets. With new IQB varieties on trial, we provide insights from global field visits. Read more...
