South Africa predicts average top fruit harvest

Published 2023년 2월 6일

Tridge summary

The 2023 apple and pear harvest in South Africa is underway, with growers anticipating a slight decrease in exports compared to the previous season due to hail in November and December in Ceres and Langkloof. Despite this setback, the rain during the same period allowed for sufficient irrigation water. Apples are expected to see a 1% drop in exports, while pears are predicted to decrease by 3%. However, late season apple varieties like Cripps Pink/Pink Lady® and Cripps Red/Joya® are expected to increase by 2% and 7% respectively, due to the introduction of new varieties with higher yields. Pears are projected to yield around 4 million cartons, with Forelle and Packhams Triumph volumes remaining steady, while summer pears such as Cheeky, Celina and Rosemarie are expected to see a slight increase. For more information, Jacques du Preez at Hortgro can be contacted.

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The 2023 harvest of apples and pears in South Africa is in full swing and growers are predicting a slightly lower export harvest than last season. The lower export volumes are due to hail in November and December in the Ceres and, to a lesser extent, Langkloof growing areas. Despite the hail, the rains during the same period relieved the growers and ensured sufficient irrigation water for the fruit to develop. Compared to last year, the season has been brought forward a week with good quality apples and pears. Exports of apples are expected to fall by 1% and pears by 3%. Late season apple varieties such as Cripps Pink/Pink Lady® and Cripps Red/Joya® will increase by +2% and +7% respectively, due to new varieties with better yields being introduced in recent years planted. For pears, a normal harvest of around 4 million cartons is ...

Source: AGF