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Sales of immature avos prohibited

Avocado growers have been warned to ensure that avocados are properly matured before harvesting, as the sale of immature avocados is now prohibited, said the Subtropical Growers Association (Subtrop).
Sales of immature avos prohibited
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Immature avocados do not ripen properly and their sale is prohibited in terms of the Agricultural Product Standards Act as of 1 January 2014.

Read the full article on www.farmersweekly.co.za.

Source: Farmer's Weekly

Farmer’s Weekly has a long and proud history of serving South Africa’s agricultural industry. Throughout the years, Farmer’s Weekly has been a clarion for South Africa’s farming community and, the magazine remains fully committed to its original undertaking – the advancement of the interests of farmers and their industry.

Go to: www.farmersweekly.co.za
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