South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy

Japan had initially rejected avocados from South Africa, citing health and regulatory standards, but last November the two countries reached an agreement to allow the exports. (Mariana Greif Etchebehere/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.

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Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Avocados, Business, Economy, export, Farming, FARMS, National Agricultural Marketing Council, South African Avocado Growers Association, TRADE