August / September 2023
Satsuma selections for Citrusdal
Originating in Japan, Satsumas are an easy-peeling mandarin citrus that is known for its cold-hardiness.
June / July 2023
Extension briefs June and July 2023
By Hannes Bester, MC Pretorius, Wayne Mommsen, Coenraad Fraenkel, André Combrink, Catherine Savage, Natasha Jackson and Jan Landman (Citrus Research International) Integrated pest management False codling moth (S.D. Moore) Orchard sanitation must continue diligently during the harvesting period. All fruit…
June / July 2023
Eriophyoids not all mites are equal
Eriophyoid mites are a unique group of crop pests, better known as bud mites, rust mites or gall mites.
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.
February / March 2023
Extension briefs for February and March 2023
Integrated pest management, Grondgedraagde siektes, Citriculture, Geïntegreerde bemesting/integrated fertilisation, Fungicides.
February / March 2023
Useful recommendations regarding foliar nutrition of citrus
Effective use of foliar nutrition of citrus orchards requires correct application practices.
February / March 2023
SPILLING THE BEANS The coffee bean weevil on citrus
The coffee bean weevil was first reported to feed on citrus in 1885.
February / March 2023
Spider Mites
Mite pests are a huge problem on many crops around the world. However, this hasn’t led to them being well-managed pests.
December 2022 / January 2023
Extension briefs for December and January 2023
False codling moth, Mealybug, Fruit flies, Citrus thrips, Citriculture, Disease management, Fruit and foliar diseases.
October / November 2022
Extension briefs for October and November 2022
Integrated Pest Management, Crop and Fruit Quality Management, Grondgedraagde siektes, Fruit and foliar diseases, Postharvest pathology, Fertilisation and irrigation.