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Footprint Webinar | Weather Patterns: Preparing the Deciduous Fruit Industry for Climate Risk

Climate variability is becoming an increasingly important consideration for the South African deciduous fruit industry. Understanding changing weather patterns and the risks they present is essential for building resilience and making informed decisions for the future.

Join Hortgro’s Footprint Webinar as leading experts Prof Stephanie Midgley, Prof Guy Midgley and Dr Peter Johnston unpack the latest insights into weather patterns, climate risks and what these changes could mean for deciduous fruit production.

What can growers expect? A practical look at emerging climate risks, changing weather patterns and the knowledge needed to prepare the industry for an increasingly uncertain climate.

Don’t miss this important conversation about the future of deciduous fruit production.

Hortgro Footprint Webinar Series

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Our Hortgro Footprint Webinar series covers essential and relevant sustainability topics for the deciduous fruit industry, such as sustainable agricultural practices for soil health and green financing opportunities. This year, we will also incorporate topics on sustainable packaging, carbon calculations/how to become a carbon hero and water efficiency in packhouses. Our communication strategy includes sharing innovative technologies, mitigation measures, case studies, and demonstration projects to help us become resilient and enhance our ability to adapt to climate change. Every bit helps us get closer to achieving our sustainability vision.