March 2026 - Citrus Resource Warehouse

South African citrus industry warns of fuel shortage threat

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:49:57 +0200

CGA calls for immediate action to counter fuel shortages and potential diesel price increases of up to 60 per cent ...

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 31 March 2026

"We are a leader in sustainable agriculture..."

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:49:56 +0200

When traditional synthetic pesticides decrease in cost as generics enter the market, why wouldn't growers use more of them?

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 30 March 2026

South African citrus exports face diesel supply risks

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:49:54 +0200

As the 2026 citrus season will shortly commence, the CGA of Southern Africa is closely monitoring fuel availability and cost due to the conflict in the Middle East ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 30 March 2026

Farmers warn of fuel price crunch

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:49:53 +0200

The CGA says it is closely monitoring fuel availability and cost due to the conflict in the Middle East ahead of the start of the 2026 citrus season ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 30 March 2026

Agri bodies call for proactive fuel policy as rural supply is rationed

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:49:51 +0200

Industry bodies Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) have confirmed some rural areas are already starting to experience fuel ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 30 March 2026

Citrus sector flags fuel risks ahead of 2026 export season

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:49:50 +0200

South Africa’s citrus industry is raising concerns over fuel availability and rising cost ahead of the 2026 export season, warning that diesel shortages could disrupt ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 30 March 2026

South African citrus industry faces Middle East conflict disruptions

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:20:08 +0200

The industry is facing mounting pressures from shipping disruptions, rising costs, and constrained demand in an important market ...

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 27 March 2026

Cautiously optimistic outlook for S Africa citrus exports to the US

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:20:04 +0200

Citrus exports from South Africa to the U.S. are still a few months away, but planning is in full motion. Things look different from last year ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 26 March 2026

Rand volatility raises risks for South African exporters

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:31:42 +0200

South Africa’s exporters face a double-edged reality. On one hand, agricultural shipments, tourism, and SMEs are expanding globally ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 19 March 2026

Conflict in the Middle East strains maritime logistics

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:31:37 +0200

The conflict in the Middle East is beginning to have tangible repercussions on the fruit industry’s international trade and export logistics ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 17 March 2026

South African fruit containers stranded in Gulf

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:06:07 +0200

South African fruit exporters are grappling with mounting losses as vessels carrying stonefruit and table grapes remain stranded in the Gulf ...

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 11 March 2026

Sectors strength lies in its adaptability

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:42:10 +0200

Despite mounting global uncertainty and persistent logistics challenges, South Africa’s perishable exports continue to demonstrate resilience ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 11 March 2026

Revival plan for Zebediela Citrus Estate takes shape

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:42:08 +0200

... Bjatladi Communal Property Association, which holds the title to Zebediela Citrus Estate for the community, and Women Investment Portfolio Holdings aims to ...

Read the original article here: Farmer's Weekly
Date published: 11 March 2026

SA agriculture posts 17,4% GDP growth overcoming obstacles

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:42:06 +0200

South Africa’s agriculture sector recorded a strong turnaround in 2025, posting 17.4 year-on-year GDP growth after two consecutive years of contraction ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 11 March 2026

Spiralling oil prices could spell trouble for SA agriculture

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:42:04 +0200

Oil price shock could lead to a noticeable rise in consumer price inflation and higher interest rates ...

Read the original article here: Moneyweb Today
Date published: 10 March 2026

S Africa flags issues in Eastern Cape citrus and macadamia projects

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:42:03 +0200

A draft parliamentary oversight report by South Africa's Agriculture Portfolio Committee states that agricultural projects in the Eastern Cape ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 6 March 2026

Global Market Overview Mandarins

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:42:02 +0200

The global mandarin market is currently shaped by weather-related production issues in parts of Europe, strong export flows from Turkey ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 6 March 2026

Agri-industry keeps an eye on Middle East developments

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:42:01 +0200

South Africa’s agricultural sector is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, which is key to the sector for both exports and for its influence on ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 6 March 2026

US study links berries apples and citrus to higher well being

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:42:00 +0200

A decade-long analysis involving more than 40,000 women has found that diets containing flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, apples, and citrus ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 5 March 2026

Middle East conflict threatens South African fruit exports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:44:49 +0200

South African fresh produce exporters are grappling with uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens a crucial market ...

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 4 March 2026