Bananas were planted in January 2025 and are part of efforts to reduce reliance on costly fruit imports.
The seeds have a long shelf life and are available year-round.
Looking ahead, Mission predicts avocado industry volumes will increase 5%-10% in Q3 compared to 2025.
The drought in Moungo did not spread to the Southwest Region, allowing CDC and CDBM to increase shipments.
South Africa’s minor forecast revision demonstrates the resilience of the country’s citrus sector.