by Louise Brodie | Apr 22, 2025 | Lucentlands News
South Africa’s 2023/24 table grape season has wrapped up with resounding success, bringing much-needed relief and optimism to an industry that has weathered two difficult years. Following seasons plagued by heavy rain, hail, and floods, the latest harvest stood apart...
by Louise Brodie | Apr 12, 2025 | Lucentlands News
South Africa’s kiwifruit industry is experiencing a dynamic transformation or rapid growth. Once a niche crop with limited scope, kiwifruit is now among the most promising emerging categories in the country’s fresh produce landscape. Thanks to cutting-edge genetic...
by Louise Brodie | Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
South African Agriculture Weekly Update – Week 8 of 2025: AGOA & The Future of South African Citrus Exports This is our South African Agriculture Weekly Update for Week 8 of 2025 on AGOA & The Future of South African Citrus Exports. The African Growth and...
by Louise Brodie | Feb 11, 2025 | Lucentlands News
Grape Evolution’s Visit: A New Era for the Volcani Institute Table Grape Varieties in South Africa In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce table grape growers to the latest table...
by Louise Brodie | Feb 10, 2025 | Lucentlands News
South African Olive Oil Industry: A Rising Star in Quality and Potential South Africa’s olive oil industry, though relatively young, has emerged as a significant player in the global olive oil market. With olive oil production tripling globally over the last 60 years...