Independent citrus consultation service for optimal production practices.

About Our Company

First Fruits Consulting is a specialized service provider to the citrus industry, delivering independent consultation advice on production practices in order to optimize yield and quality. Combining sound scientific recommendations with extensive orchard visits, ensures that production practices are adjusted to the specific, changing needs of the crop ahead of critical crop stages.

In this way trees receive the exact inputs they need, precisely when they need it, leading to above average yields of quality fruit while minimizing alternate bearing. We value our clients and build long term relationships.

Our Vision • Our Mission

Provide specialised, relevant production advice to citrus growers to ensure profitability and sustainability within a dynamic and demanding marketplace. The farm of the future is a cost effective business with optimised, specialised processes from soil to shelf, making use of the latest research results and technology available to the industry.

First Fruits Consulting aims to be at the forefront of new developments in citrus production related science and technology in order to ensure relevant, innovative advice to citrus grower clients, to ensure their competitive advantage.

July 22, 2021

Signing of South Africa-Chinese lemon protocol will attract R325 million in new export revenue

The Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa welcomes the recent signing of a revised citrus protocol between South...

July 19, 2021

Citrus industry rolls out recovery plan

The citrus industry is rolling out a recovery plan to continue exports. In a statement, Justin Chadwick, CEO of the...

July 1, 2021

Cold in the Cape boosts citrus colour development

In the Western Cape where citrus producers are packing late navels, soft citrus like Fairchild and Valley Gold, with...

July 1, 2021

Effects of Low pH on Photosynthesis, Related Physiological Parameters, and Nutrient Profiles of Citrus

Seedlings of “Xuegan” (Citrus sinensis) and “Sour pummelo” (Citrus grandis) were irrigated daily with a nutrient...

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