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TopFruit Newsletter - Berries - November 2023
As we embrace the new season, we find ourselves confronting fresh challenges and circumstances. The 2022 blueberry harvest presented significant hurdles, particularly in the Western Cape region. It ended on a low last year with severe fruit quality issues and a substantial portion of berries softening both on the plant and during storage from week 42 to week 48. This unfortunate scenario resulted in huge losses for the growers in affected regions. Moreover, an earlier two-week Portnet strike at the...
TopFruit Newsletter - Stone Fruit - August 2023
When reflecting on the past stone fruit season, we are once again reminded of the inherent risks within the agriculture sector and how impossible it is to account for every possible scenario. If we examine the various strategies utilised by farmers, risk management is one of the most important elements in modern agriculture. Planting low-risk cultivars and adhering to fundamental principles is important for every farmer. However, compromises must be made with regard to production, optimal ripeness, and replacement strategies....
TopFruit Newsletter - Pome Fruit - August 2023
New Cripps Pink Mutation, Ruby MatildaRuby Matilda is now approved as a variety under the Pink Lady® brand.Ruby Matilda, formerly known as “Matilda” in Japan and “Ruby Pink” in other markets, is a high colour, late season, limb sport Cripps Pink mutation discovered in Victoria, Australia. Read more...
