South African citrus industry is hoping for a more positive season
The South African citrus industry is hoping for a more positive season this year after last year was a ‘disaster’ according to Justin Chadwick CEO of Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa.
“Last year the freight rate was double the norm, this accounts for 30-40% of grower’s costs so it was a big hit on returns. The EU also changed the regulation on False Codling
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