Entries by Sylvester Moatshe

FRUIT FLY – 21 FEB 2024

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On 12 February 2024, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development received a request from FruitFly Africa (Pty) Ltd (FFA) for the continuation, of a per hectare statutory levy the funding of an area wide control fruit fly programme, in specific production regions, for a new four-year period.

Market Access and Efficiency in SA Challenges Opportunities and Possible Intervention Measures

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The avocado value chain comprises producers, who either operate at a commercial or small-scale basis. Small-scale producers primarily supply the domestic market while commercial producers can supply both the local and international markets. Exporters are major value chain actors, most especially since the industry is export-oriented with more the 40% of the produce being exported.