Technical Articles in this Edition
April / May 2023
Hi-tech postharvest research
Agricultural engineer and researcher Prof Bart Nicolaï recently spent six weeks of his sabbatical at Stellenbosch University.
April / May 2023
Welcome to the digital orchard
Ecophysiologists join forces with engineers to support precision orchard management.
April / May 2023
The Pro-Hort Ecophysiology Platform
Hortgro-funded initiative will extract more value from existing research investment.
April / May 2023
Forelle-vroeëmarktoegang
Vindingryke naoespraktyke het SA ’n wêreldleier in Forellepeerproduksie.
April / May 2023
REFRIGERATION supports the table-grape value chain
Successful cold chains start with rapid cooling and appropriate packaging.
April / May 2023
PHYLLOXERA SURVEY It’s everywhere
Phylloxera is a sap-sucking insect closely related to aphids.
April / May 2023
Extension briefs for April and May 2023
Integrated pest management, Crop and fruit quality management, Citrus black spot disease management, Grondgedraagde siektes, Waterbestuur/water management, Postharvest pathology
April / May 2023
WINDBREAKS increased focus needed
South-easterly winds in the Western Cape in the latter part of the year, can be especially damaging to young mandarin fruit
April / May 2023
CRI Postharvest Workshops 2023
The 2023 CRI Postharvest Workshops were very well attended across the six regions where they were presented.