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Avoinfo
The latest edition of the SAAGA “Avoinfo” newsletter features an article about the 2014 Maluma day. The article can be viewed here. Unfortunately it is only available in Afrikaans. Die jongste uitgawe van SAAKV se “Avoinfo”-nuusbrief het gerapporteer oor die 2014 Malumadag. Die artikel kan besigtig word hier.
"New South African avocado variety ‘piggybacks’ on Hass success"
In a recent article on FreshFruitPortal.com, Maluma is said to be “spreading rapidly throughout the world and shows no signs of stopping any time soon thanks to its many desirable attributes” and that the “future is undoubtedly bright for the Maluma”. Read the full article at FreshFruitPortal.com
Maluma day 2014 presentations
All the presentations that were presented at the 4th annual Maluma day, which took place on 20 February 2014 at Merensky High School in Tzaneen, are now available on the “Presentations” page.The day was a big success and was attended by a record-breaking number of delegates. Thank you for everyone’s contribution to making this day […]
"New avocado variety about to hit Australian market"
Excitement is building as Maluma is about to hit the Australian market in March. Maluma is being grown by DBC Farming in the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland. Specific mention is made of the heat tolerance of Maluma. Read the full article at the following link : New avocado variety about to hit Australian market
4th annual Maluma day
It’s a new year and that means it is once again time for the annual Maluma day which will be held on 20 February 2014. This year promises to be bigger and better than any that came before.
Flowering at La Calera
We have received the following photos from La Calera in Peru showing the flowering on their Maluma trees. La Calera currently have a trial planting of Maluma and they have started the process of obtaining more Maluma plants in order to increase their existing planting.
Maluma in Mozambique
Maluma has recently been chosen as one of the varieties that will be used in Mozambique to restart the country’s avocado industry. For more information, see the following article : Mozambique avocado industry grows roots
"Promango to plant 400 plants of the ‘Maluma’ avocado"
The Peruvian Mango Producers’ Association (Promango) will be venturing into the avocado industry with the planting of 400 Maluma plants. Read the full article (in Spanish) at the following link : Promango Instalará 400 Plantas De Palta ¨Maluma¨
DBC Farming in Australia
We have received a couple of photos from Mr. Kosie van Niekerk of DBC Farming in Queensland, Australia. They are currently the biggest Maluma farmers in Australia with around 11000 Maluma trees planted. The photos speak for themselves :
Maluma Day Presentations
The presentations that was given at the 2013 Maluma Day have now been uploaded to the blog. It can be found on the “Presentations” page by following the link on the menu bar above. We would like to thank the following speakers for helping to make the 2013 Maluma Day a huge success : André […]
Maluma Day Programme
The Maluma day programme has been finalized. The day will start at 08h30 and end with a traditional lamb spitbraai. You are welcome to join us at any time during the day according to your own schedule.
