As harvest gets underway, South African producers face rolling blackouts

게시됨 2023년 4월 18일

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South African olive oil producers have begun harvesting despite challenges such as electric blackouts and increased costs. The quality of the oil may be affected by the delay in milling due to the power outages. The government has declared a disaster due to the crisis, which is affecting other agricultural sectors like wine. The olive industry is expecting a lower yield this season after a bumper harvest last season. Harvesting is done manually, and there is an effort to increase domestic demand for olive oil through education and quality control certifications like the Commitment to Compliance (CTC) released by the olive association.

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Most South African olive oil producers started harvesting in April amid the challenges created by the frequent electric blackouts, known as load shedding. These power outages also plagued producers in the previous season but did not prevent many from enjoying a bumper harvest. Still, this year’s load shedding has affected irrigation and delayed some producers as they milled, which can affect olive oil quality. Other agricultural sectors, such as wine, have also been affected by power failures. During the current year, power outages of varying severity have been reported daily by Eksom, the state-run electricity company. Even in Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital, power outages in several areas hinder daily operations of infrastructure, public institutions and private activities. In February, the government declared a disaster to address the crisis, which weighs heavily on agriculture and food producers. “[For olive growers], the main challenge so far has been the ...

출처: Olive Oil Times