The new citrus export levy for 2021 has been announced: R1,64 per 15kg carton – a significant increase from 74c per 15kg carton in 2020. The industry as a whole welcomes the increase and predicts that it could result in an additional income of about R134 million.
The additional funds would be used for “research, transformation in the sector, increased market access and administration, logistics, and information”, which would benefit the South African citrus industry immensely.
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Source:
Pieter Dempsey
https://www.farmersweekly.co.za