AGRICULTURE
Most citrus farmers may run at a loss after tough season
SA citrus growers faced surging input and transport costs, squeezing profit margins
12 December 2022 - 13:53
UPDATED 12 December 2022 - 22:50
SA’s citrus exports for 2022 came in below expectations amid a tough season in which input and transport costs surged, squeezing profit margins.
Citrus production is a key subsector of the agricultural industry and a major foreign currency earner, contributing at least R30bn each year. SA is the world’s second-largest exporter of fresh citrus fruit after Spain...
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