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SA produces its first-ever black truffle

After years of patient anticipation, pioneers in commercial black truffle production in South Africa are celebrating the discovery of the first-ever locally grown specimen of this highly prized fungus.

By Lloyd Phillips

14 Jan 2015

The first grown black truffle ever in South Africa. Photo: Mushrush.

The first grown black truffle ever in South Africa. Photo: Mushrush.

Used as a fragrant ingredient in high-end cooking, black truffles can sell for tens of thousands of rands per kilogram on European markets.

Read the full story on http://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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