date:Feb 14, 2020
In total, the estimated volume is about 3% smaller and exports will down by 2% compared to last year, according to the forecast. The Bon Chrtiens (Williams or Bartlett) in particular had a low yield this year. According to some experts, it was actually one of the lowest ever recorded.
Hail and ice in the Ceres region (Western Cape) have led to the packing for export being reduced by around 15%, as well as to more class 2 fruit being available for sale on the local market or for processing into