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Growing Fruit IQ - Knowledge group for South Africa's deciduous fruit industry.
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Joined January 2012
Celebrating Women’s Month: Amoré Viljoen – Leading with passion, precision, and perseverance at Lakeview Farm. Read here: #Hortgro.#Pomefruit.#GrowingFruitIQ.#PomeSeason.#Transformation.#kernvrugseisoen.#kernvrug.#sagtevrugtebedryf.#speaksfruitfluently
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RT @sa_fruitjournal: The foundation for current monitoring systems was laid by the late Dr Ken Pringle. Read about a data-driven approach t….
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From Karoo farms to world-class research. Dr. Rinus Knoetze turned a love for biology into a career tackling nematodes and protecting SA orchards. Read here:
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🍐 Boom! One bite of this fiber-packed, heart-loving pear and your morning goes from sluggish to superstar. Crunch, cleanse, conquer your day!. #Hortgro.#PomeFruit.#GrowingFruitIQ.#PomeSeason.#Transformation.#FridayFruitFact.#PomeFruitSeason.#kernvrugseisoen.#kernvrug
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Farming is changing fast. SIZATrack360 helps farmers & packhouses turn compliance into impact: less waste, smarter packaging (EU 2030 ready), & carbon tax prepared. Data-driven sustainability = competitive advantage. Read here:
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Cheddar and apple is the perfect sweet and savoury flavour combination in these simple scones. See recipe here: #PomeSeason.#PomeFruit.#GrowingFruitIQ.#Hortgro.#marktoegang.#kernvrugseisoen.#kernvrug.#sagtevrugtebedryf.#speaksfruitfluently
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At Sparrenburg it’s a question of mentorship. Read here: #Hortgro.#PomeFruit.#GrowingFruitIQ.#PomeSeason.#Transformation
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Provar employed Van Wyk after his internship. He currently manages several industry trials of stone-fruit rootstocks and Jan Theron’s MSc project. Read here: #Hortgro.#PomeFruit.#GrowingFruitIQ.#PomeSeason.#PomeFruitSeason.#kernvrugseisoen.#kernvrug
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Climate Change Response Strategy for the Deciduous Fruit Industry of South Africa. Read here: #Hortgro.#Pomefruit.#GrowingFruitIQ.#PomeSeason.#PomeFruit.#Sustainability.#omgewingsimpak
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RT @landbou: Die aankondiging dat Maersk in Oktober vanjaar sy direkte verskeping van Suid-Afrika na Amerika gaan opskort, is ’n verdere te….
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Die aankondiging dat Maersk in Oktober vanjaar sy direkte verskeping van Suid-Afrika na Amerika gaan opskort, is ’n verdere terugslag vir Suid-Afrikaanse uitvoerders wat kwalik nóg slegte nuus kan...
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About 60% of all plastics are single-use, and just 10% are estimated to be recycled, according to an analysis in Nature.
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The world's nations are hoping to sign the first global plastic treaty to limit plastic pollution.
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Achtertuin is at the forefront of giving back to the industry. Read here: #Hortgro.#Pomefruit.#GrowingFruitIQ.#PomeSeason.#Transformation.#kernvrugseisoen.#kernvrug.#sagtevrugtebedryf.#speaksfruitfluently
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RT @maroelamedia: Tariewe | Diversifikasie nodig, maar landbou kan nie markte oornag herlei.Lees meer:.
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Johann Kotzé van Agri SA sê landbou en die departement van internasionale betrekkinge en samewerking (Dirco) moet dringend pogings verskerp om vrystellings- en kwotareëlings met die Amerikaanse...
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RT @dailymaverick: FOREIGN AFFAIRS OP-ED: US tariff decision means SA must adapt quickly in a turbulent trade environment .
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While all channels of communication remain open to engage with the US, the international trading system is changing and complacency will not serve us – building resilience is imperative.
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RT @News24: South Africa will seek new markets in Africa and Asia as it continues to negotiate with the United States over looming 30 perce….
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South Africa will seek new markets in Africa and Asia as it continues to negotiate with the United States over looming 30 percent trade tariffs, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday.
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Ozone fumigation as a postharvest treatment. Read here: #Hortgro.#PomeFruit.#GrowingFruitIQ.#PomeSeason.#PomeFruitSeason.#kernvrugseisoen.#kernvrug.#sagtevrugtebedryf.#speaksfruitfluently
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And we are kicking off Women's Month today. Thank you to all the Hortgro Women making it happen in the SA Deciduous Fruit Industry! #hortgrowomen2025
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It's a shame the USA prioritises trade tariffs over savouring our sun-ripened, extra delicious fruit. Even our ancestors knew the health value of fruit. More so, those grown on the southern tip of Africa. #iconicapple #growingfruitIQ
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RT @sa_fruitjournal: From Valencia orange selections and keeping #citrus on consumers' tables to crucial mentorships and #sustainability in….
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Fruit farming in the Klein Karoo presents unique challenges due to the rugged terrain, the presence of microclimates, and the limited water resources.
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