Citrus Academy

02/04/2026

Registrations are open for the CRI Production, IPM and Disease Management Workshops 2026!📣

These workshops will focus on critical and current topics:

- Production and crop manipulation practices
- Harvesting practices
- Citrus economics
- Integrated pest and disease management, with a focus on both phytosanitary pests and diseases and region-specific pest challenges.

Dates and Venues:

5-6 May - Die Eiland, Letsitele, Limpopo 1 (Eng)
7-8 May - Loskop Forever Resort, Groblersdal, Limpopo 2 (Afr)
11-12 May - Die Stoor, Mpumalanga (Afr)
14-15 May - Salt Rock, KZN & Eswatini (Eng)
19-20 May - Mentorskraal, Jeffreysbay, Eastern Cape (Eng)
21-22 May - Ashanti, Paarl, Western Cape (Afr)

Register here: https://www.citrusres.com/product/cri-integrated-pest-management-workshops-2026/

For information on sponsorships contact Liezl at [email protected].

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 [...]

16/03/2026

Citrus Research International will host a series of Production, Integrated Pest and Disease Management workshops across six regions in South Africa, focusing on critical and current topics:

- Production and crop manipulation practices
- Harvesting practices
- Citrus economics
- Integrated pest and disease management, with a focus on both phytosanitary pests and diseases and region-specific pest challenges.

Registrations will open in April 2026.

5-6 May - Die Eiland, Letsitele, Limpopo 1 (Eng)
7-8 May - Loskop Forever Resort, Groblersdal, Limpopo 2 (Afr)
11-12 May - Die Stoor, Mpumalanga (Afr)
14-15 May - Salt Rock, KZN & Eswatini (Eng)
19-20 May - Mentorskraal, Jeffreysbay, Eastern Cape (Eng)
21-22 May - Ashanti, Paarl, Western Cape (Afr)

For information on sponsorships contact Liezl at [email protected].

02/02/2026

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/

14/01/2026

Registrations are open for CRI Postharvest Workshops!

27-28th Jan Limpopo 1 - Die Eiland, Letsitele (Eng)
29-30th Jan Limpopo 2 - Loskopdam, Groblersdal (Afr)
09-10th Feb Mpumalanga - Die Stoor, Nelspruit (Afr)
12-13th Feb KZN & Swaziland - Salt Rock Hotel, Salt Rock (Eng)
17-18th Feb Eastern Cape - Mentorskraal, Jeffreysbaai (Eng)
19-20th Feb Western Cape - Ashanti Estate, Paarl (Afr)

Please click on the link below to register.

https://www.citrusres.com/product/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 [...]

09/12/2025

28/11/2025

Citrus Academy staff met with leaders of Kwadinabakubo Secondary School, Principal Mr Ngidi and Deputy Principal Mrs Phakathi, in the Upper Highway area of Durban earlier today, to deliver a donation of new school shoes to Grade 8-12 pupils.

This initiative forms part of an annual drive Citrus Academy undertakes, where staff contribute, with the Academy matching their donations towards a worthy cause.

Thank you to Citrus Academy and staff, and a special mention to Toughees for supporting NPO initiatives.

13/10/2025

The Citrus Export Supply Chain Short Course will be held in Citrusdal at the end of October.

Visit our website for more information and to register. For queries, please email Nonhle at [email protected]

https://citrusacademy.org.za/citrus-export-supply-chain-short-course/

13/10/2025

The Citrus Export Supply Chain Short Course took place in Paarl last week.

This 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 Citrusdal from 29–31 October 2025. For registrations and more information, please visit our website.

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

08/10/2025

The Citrus Production Short Course was held in Citrusdal last week, bringing together passionate individuals eager to grow their skills in the citrus industry.

🌱 Registrations for the next scheduled courses are still open, visit our website to view the schedule and to register.

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

19/09/2025

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]

19/09/2025

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]