December 2025

Hortgro has established the Resource Management and Sustainability Programme to help ensure the future of the deciduous-fruit industry. By Anna…

The newly formed Precision Crop Protection Workgroup provides a platform to focus on sustainable crop-protection practices. By Jenny Underhill. “I…

Reducing loss and waste by implementing evidence-based solutions is the key to increasing sustainability in the Postharvest Programme. By Jenny…

How a shrinking world is driving evolution in the regulatory environment. By Anna Mouton. The South African fruit industry has…

Are we heading for the true sustainability that lies on the far side of audits? By Anna Mouton. “It doesn’t…

Why and how should growers be tracking their carbon emissions and removals? By Anna Mouton. Financial records are crucial for…

New research projects aim to quantify some of the positive and negative effects of the deciduous-fruit value chain. By Anna…

It’s not just about tossing packaging into the recycling bin. By Anna Mouton. There’s a growing awareness of the plastic…

How the Clüver family farms in harmony with nature. By Anna Mouton. De Rust in the Elgin Valley has been…

Increased atmospheric CO2 catalysed the development of agriculture and civilisation as we know it. So why is rising CO2 now…

How the MCAP is enabling the Western Cape to adapt farming practices, manage disasters, and strengthen climate resilience. By Ilyaas…