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TopFruit Newsletter - KiwiKo® - February 2025
KiwiKo’s first Kiwifruit Field Day in South Africa was a resounding success, uniting global industry leaders to assess new Yanoon varieties and discuss the future of kiwifruit production. The event featured first fruiting observations, commercial block visits, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Yanoon 3, a green-fleshed A. chinensis variety, offers a sweeter taste and higher yields than traditional green kiwis, making it an exciting option for growers. Meanwhile, the YN-RT1 rootstock shows strong resistance to waterlogging, PSA, and Kiwi Vine...
TopFruit Newsletter - Berries - November 2024
TopFruit’s Berry Unit continues to expand its footprint across Southern Africa with successful trial and commercial plantings of IQ Berries varieties. Recent highlights include the exceptional performance of Maverick, a mid-season variety delivering consistent yields of 4.7kg per bush, and MegaEarly, which secured top prices in international markets. With new IQB varieties on trial, we provide insights from global field visits. Read more...
TopFruit Newsletter - Table Grapes - November 2024
Despite challenging weather conditions, the table grape season is underway with promising updates from regions like Limpopo and Namibia. Early Sweet™ leads the harvest in Limpopo, while ARRA Honey Pop™ and ARRA Fire Crunch™ are capturing industry attention with their standout characteristics. Field days are scheduled across production regions to showcase these varieties and offer growers valuable insights. Read more...
