From its humble beginnings in Cape Town’s Company’s Garde, the South African citrus industry has grown into a global powerhouse. Today, it is valued at over R30 billion, employing more than 120, 000 people, and is the second-largest exporter of fresh...
Mastering Global Citrus Exports : Insights from Etienne Rabe We are excited to share key insights from our recent conversation with Etienne Rabe, who discussed the future of citrus farming. With decades of experience across South Africa, California and Mexico, Etienne...
Effective Strategies for Managing Fruit Fly Threats – Dr Aruna Manrakhan We are excited to share insights from our recent podcast with Dr. Aruna Manrakhan, Research Entomologist at Citrus Research International (CRI). Fruit flies pose significant threats to our...
SUSTAINABLE PEST MANAGEMENT WITH IPM In our latest podcast, Dr Sean Moore discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and its benefits for sustainable citrus farming. Key points include the importance of biological control and the challenges posed by EU regulations on...
Welcome to the CRI Diagnostic Centre In this video Dr MC Pretorius , Extension Manager : Central Region introduces Dr Ronel Roberts and her team at the CRI Diagnostic Centre in Nelspruit. The video explains the role of the Diagnosic centre and the various diagnostic...
Monitoring and control of ants Learning all the requirements to manage IPM strategies in farming operations and the influence that ants have on your citrus. More about the...
