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The South African Fruit Journal features current information pertaining to the fruit industry in SA.

This bilingual, bi-monthly magazine’s main purpose is to transfer information to all role players and those interested parties in the SA Fruit Industry. We publish popular as well as scientific research articles of interest with subjects ranging from product innovation, agricultural services and training, marketing and exports, to international news and trends. This publication is an informative communication tool that unites the SA Fruit Industry.

The print subscription fee is R250 per annum for South African subscribers. This includes delivery of the journal at your doorstep.

As a grower or role player in the fruit industry, your subscription can ensure that you stay well-informed of the latest information and trends.

Catherine Milward Bridges Safj 2024

Some things have gone well

It’s been a tough few years for South African agriculture and, certainly, the dynamic fresh fruit industry. And we’ve spoken at length about the very real challenges that confront the industry, which role-players continue to address. So, let’s turn our gaze to that which has gone well. South Africans seem to be largely in agreement that – for widespread collaboration – the formation of the government of national unity (GNU) couldn’t have come at a better time. For this, we can thank the 58.64% of South Africans who voted in the general election (IEC 2024). Expert opinion is that the commitments contained within the GNU have helped to secure a predictable environment that favours SA as an investment destination. Add to this, Stats SA’s confirmation of a 1.4% quarter-on-quarter decrease in the national unemployment rate in Q3, to 32.1%, and the 39 000 increase in agricultural jobs. Plus, at the…

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Logo Citrus Research International Base
Logo Citrus Growers Association Cga Base
Logo Hortgro Base
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The magazine is published by the South African Fruit Journal (Pty) Ltd and the control is in hand. Shareholders in the magazine are the SA Apple and Pear Producers’ Association (SAAPPA), SA Stone Fruit Producers’ Association (SASPA), the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA), South African Table Grapes Industry (SATI) and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF). We are guaranteed our readership, as all the members of these bodies have magazines delivered to their doorstep.

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