Jedrie Harmse started his career in 1985 in the agricultural sector as a magazine editor and is currently a freelance photo journalist for Farmers’ Weekly. He has over 30 years of experience across multiple disciplines in the publishing industry. “Though I didn’t intentionally choose agriculture, it seems to have chosen me — and I keep returning to it, drawn by the outdoors, the adventure, the stories, inspiring people, and endless opportunities for photography and writing.”
At a launch event hosted by crop science company BASF on Wednesday in Potchefstroom, North West, several critical crop protection issues were discussed.
Economic pressures, tighter environmental regulations, and changing consumer behaviour will shape the future of fresh produce exports, according to Dr Max Teplitski, chief science officer of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), who spoke at the association’s conference in Pretoria.
The afternoon session at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Southern Africa Conference cast the spotlight on what many consider the most urgent issue in the fresh produce industry: the crumbling state of logistics and its impact on exports.