THE FUSE

Minister Willie Aucamp officially opened the 13th Citrus Research Symposium today, bringing together producers, researchers, technical specialists and industry leaders from across Southern Africa’s citrus value chain. The symposium provides an important platform for stakeholders to examine the research and innovations shaping the future of citrus production and exports. It brings together people working at different stages of the industry, from farmers managing orchards to scientists developing new production solutions and businesses preparing fruit for international markets. This connection between science, agriculture and commerce is increasingly important as the citrus sector responds to changing production conditions and growing international competition. The opening of the symposium therefore marks an important moment for an industry that continues to make a major contribution to South Africa’s agricultural economy.