December 2021 / January 2022

Managing greening disease caused by the bacterium "Candidatus Liberibacter africanus" (CLaf) in orchards.

Phosphorus fertilisation and microbial inoculants improve citrus nutrition and microbiology in alkaline soils.

In light of decreasing availability and quality of water used for irrigation of citrus in SA, producers are investigating new water sources.

By J.J. Bester, Mathys Pretorius, Wayne Mommsen and Catherine Savage (Citrus Research International)

Ambient loading relieves logistic pressures, but presents cold sterilisation challenges that can only be resolved with packaging that allows for optimal airflow.

When two pests can be controlled with the same treatment, the benefits to the citrus export industry are significant and numerous.

A sword hanging over the continued use of imazalil to control green mould on export citrus fruit, has led to the discovery of alternatives.

Practical advice for growers aiming to get the most out of cover crops in orchards.

Die noodsaaklike grondstof vir toppresterende boorde.

Innoveerders in die vrugtebedryf fokus op volhoubaarheid.

Matthew Addison, programbestuurder vir oesbeskerming by Hortgro Science, vertel meer oor sy langtermyndekgewasproewe in boorde.

Prof. Adéle McLeod van die Departement Plantpatologie by Universiteit Stellenbosch verduidelik die oorsake en risikofaktore.

Wat kan die vrugtebedryf leer by akkerbou? Dr Johann Strauss deel sy insigte oor bewaringslandbou en die voordele wat volhoubare praktyke vir landbou inhou.

Will the South African economy recover, and what will help drive this? How will opposing agendas related to land expropriation play out?

Efforts to enhance the postharvest quality of table grapes and in the process unlock and secure markets, was also amongst the topics that came under the spotlight during the recent SASEV information day.

Addressing pesticide residues and implementing best practices to prevent and manage pesticide resistance are becoming increasingly crucial to securing market access, given consumer trends and emerging retail requirements.

On 31 August and 28 September 2021, SATI hosted and broadcast its first online seminar titled "Postharvest Seminar" which was targeted at South African table grape producers and exporters.