EU: South African citrus industry pleads for goverment intervention

게시됨 2023년 4월 20일

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The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has urged the South African government to intervene in a dispute with the European Union that has led to a ban on South African oranges. The impasse could cost the industry R500 million and result in the loss of 20% of oranges produced. The CGA has requested an update on government actions regarding the false coddling moth issue and is advocating for a World Trade Organisation panel to be established to resolve the issue. The ban, coupled with other challenges such as increased costs and operational issues, could severely impact the citrus industry and thousands of jobs.

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With 130 000 jobs on the line, the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has pleaded with the government to urgently intervene in the impasse that has led to oranges being prohibited in the European Union. Justin Chadwick, CEO of CGA, said they have written – out of concern with the 2023 citrus season kicking off – to both ministers of trade and industry Ebrahim Patel and agriculture Thoko Didiza for an update on government interventions on the false coddling moth (FCM) governing the exporting of the country’s oranges. Chadwick said should the impasse not be resolved, the industry is set to lose R500 million and around 20% of oranges produced won’t be shipped to Europe this season. “Despite months of consultations between both parties at a World Trade Organisation (WTO) level, it appears very limited progress has been achieved to avert the crisis that will face the industry should growers have to implement these new regulations. “With the industry facing several ...

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