Power problems for South African citrus

So-called load shedding and cuts in the electricity supply across South Africa is threatening compliance with new EU false codling moth (FCM) regulations on South African oranges.

This could mean that between 15-25 per cent of the oranges destined for the EU this year will have to stay at home or be sold elsewhere.

The EU measures were introduced mid-season last year and

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