Some positives for SA apples and pears amid a difficult growing season
The Western Cape is slowly emerging from winter – more snow fell this week and rain is again predicted for the weekend – but as orchards come into flower, producers and pollinators would appreciate warmer temperatures.
Right: Pink Lady apples packed in Ceres
”It’s been a few years in a row now that spring remains cold, but at least our dams are full,” says
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