Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa

Growth potential to celebrate! These are the figures of new hectares of citrus planted in 2023 in Zimbabwe and Eswatini. Did you know the CGA has as members the citrus growers of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Eswatini? #citrusindustry #southernafrica

"While trade disagreements are often framed in the language of confrontation or aggression, the goal for both the EU and South Africa is one of fairness and scientific accuracy. The DSB exists specifically to amicably settle these types of disputes." https://lnkd.in/egKm82vy #citrusindustry #exportcitrus #worldtradeorganization

Don't forget to check out our weekly newsletter. This week it focusses on SA citrus' carbon footprint.  https://lnkd.in/dY3vWfGg #citrusindustry  #sustainibility

For the first time ever, South Africa has advanced a dispute at the World Trade Organization to a panel level. This week SA requested the formation of two panels on the unfair measures imposed on citrus exported to the EU. The goal is to get to a fair, amicable and scientifically accurate outcome. SA and the EU differ greatly on the CBS and FCM plant health measures imposed on SA citrus. This is a historic development. Find out more: News article https://lnkd.in/dFfevRJF How the settlement process works at the WTO https://lnkd.in/dTS82Qj4 #citrusindustry #exportcitrus #worldtradeorganization

Today is the #dayoftheseafarer and we'd like to acknowledge all the ships and seafarers taking South African citrus to foreign markets. Peak season has now started, with oranges heading to ports. Here are pictures of an EU and a Japan vessel that left Durban Port last week. #citrusindustry #exportcitrus

Today the CGA is hosting its Transformation Indaba in Johannesburg. The industry is coming together to ask: What have we achieved? How can we achieve more? #citrusindustry #transformation

Request for comments on the continuation of statutory measures on citrus fruit packed and passed for export. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dSmZg2zF

Today we celebrate Youth Day. We remember the hard-won freedoms of our democracy, and we acknowledge our shared responsibility to create opportunities for the youth of our country - as they are our future. Take a look at the Citrus Academy's Citrus Secondary programme, just one way in which our industry fosters its youth: https://lnkd.in/dKqhhwj7 #citrusindustry #youthday

The competition isn’t just about showcasing the talent of our agricultural workers—it’s about recognizing their immense contributions to our sector and our nation. Over the past decade, Agri’s Got Talent has shattered stereotypes, revealing the boundless creativity and skill within the farming community. We know that our agricultural workers are more than just their day-to-day tasks; they are incredibly talented individuals with passions and abilities waiting to be unleashed. https://lnkd.in/dq5u5_NC

As the export season progresses, Valencias have started to be packed! Check out the export figures in Week 22. #exportcitrus #citrusindustry For other citrus-related news, check out our CEO's newsletter: https://lnkd.in/d27rf-YY