Citrus Growers Development Chamber

CRI Integrated Pest Management Workshops 2026 In 2026, CRI will hold a series of Production, Integrated Pest and Disease Management Workshops in six regions of South Africa from May 5 to May 22. These six two-day [...]

Citrus Academy short courses are a great way to familiarise yourself with the citrus value chain.

The Citrus Export Supply Chain short course explores each stage of the citrus export chain, highlighting the roles of key service providers such as cold stores, fruit terminals, export agents, and shipping agents. It also covers the importance of meeting market requirements, conducting inspections, complying with special market standards, and managing documentation at every step.

Participants learn about best practices to ensure that fruit reaches international markets in optimal condition.

The next course will be held in Durban from 25-27 February 2026. For registrations and more information, please visit our website.

https://citrusacademy.org.za/upcoming-short-courses/

CRI Na-Oes Werkswinkels / CRI Postharvest Workshops 2026 We have started with the planning of the CRI Postharvest Workshops in January/February 2026. The annual two-day CRI Postharvest workshops will once again be held in each of the six [...]

Our upcoming Citrus Export Supply Chain Short Course will be held in Cape Town during the second week of October. 🚛🚢🍊🍋

Course content includes: South African Citrus Industry, Citrus Types and Cultivars, Citrus Cold Chain, Citrus Production and Flow, Supply Chain Operational Overview, Phytosanitary Regulations, Export Documentation Trail, Special Citrus Export Markets

Course duration: 3 days (2 days classroom, 1 day harbour)

For more information and to register, visit our website.
https://citrusacademy.org.za/citrus-export-supply-chain-short-course/

Email your queries to Nonhle at [email protected]

Our upcoming Citrus Production Short Course will be held in Citrusdal during the first week of October. 🍊🍋

Course content includes: Introduction to Citrus Production, South African Citrus Industry, Citrus Distribution and Production, Citrus Value Chain, Citrus Phenology, Citrus Varieties and Cultivars, Citrus Rootstocks, Propagation of Citrus Trees, Land Preparation and Planting, Irrigation, Citrus Plant Nutrition, Citrus Pruning, Citrus Pest Monitoring (Scouting), Major Citrus Pests, Minor Citrus Pests, Citrus Diseases, Orchard Sanitation, Citrus Harvesting, Citrus Postharvest Processes.

Course duration: 3 days (2 days classroom, 1 day orchard)

For more information and to register, visit our website.
https://citrusacademy.org.za/citrus-production-short-course/

Email your queries to Nonhle at [email protected]

Citrus Academy short courses will be starting soon! Visit our website for more information and to register.

https://citrusacademy.org.za/upcoming-short-courses/

Please note that registrations close on the Friday before the scheduled start date. For queries, email Nonhle at [email protected]

Boost your orchard’s performance with CRI’s Fertilisation of Citrus – A Practical Approach training.
Learn how to design and manage effective citrus fertilisation programmes.

📍 Letsitele (English) – 22–23 October 2025
📍 Robertson (Afrikaans) – 6–7 November 2025

Each delegate receives a copy of the Handbook for Fertilisation of Citrus in South Africa in Afrikaans or English.

Register here: https://www.citrusres.com/events/

Citrus Academy Bursary Fund applications for 2026 close next week! Please register and join the Student Community online for more information and application criteria.

Please note: NO applications will be considered after the closing date. NO applications will be considered that do not meet the required qualifications criteria.

For queries, please email [email protected]