South African avo growers to start picking for exports as weather clears
The export crop estimate for South Africa's new avocado crop is 17 million 4kg cartons, 5% higher than last season. Hass volumes are lower than last year, while Fuerte and Pinkerton volumes are looking favourable.
"The local avocado season started quite early this year, with Fuerte moisture levels testing right for harvesting in week 4 already. Due to the heavy rains experienced
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