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Glass shape is vital in capturing aroma of Habata wines

Habata Agri’s farming operations at Le Grand Chasseur in Robertson have a range of red and white varieties and in this article we examine the ideal drinking options for capturing their aromas. The shape of the glass plays a significant role in ensuring...

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Habata wines adopt the screw top option

Winemakers Habata Agri have adopted the screw top option to ensure their wines remain a top-quality product for their consumers. The farming operation near Robertson in the Western Cape have a wider range of wines and, similar to many producers in Australia and...

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Combat a hot summer with Habata seedless watermelon treats

Seedless watermelons are one of the major crops produced by Habata Agri in the Sundays River Valley and the juicy fruit’s crisp flavour can provide a refreshing alternative in the hot days ahead. Therefore, with the height of the summer approaching, this article...

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Melon producers Habata Agri head into busy season

Habata Agri, one of the leading producers of melons in South Africa, are gearing up for one of their busiest periods as the summer holidays approach. With 180 hectares of melons under cultivation, the Sundays River Valley farming operation are the major...

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Citrus a good fruit option for diabetics

Habata Agri in the Sundays River Valley are one of South Africa’s top exporters in the fruit industry and citrus forms a major part of their farming operation. In this article we look at the benefits this fruit type has for diabetics. People with diabetes often...

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Citrus tree pruning takes on a technical approach

From an earlier approach of one size fits all, the pruning of citrus trees has been transformed into a highly technical operation to ensure maximum production from the crops under cultivation. At Habata Agri in Addo, major producers of citrus in South...

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Seedless watermelons a sure hit at local outlets

The seedless variety of watermelon grown by Habata Agri is again set to be a major hit with consumers when it arrives on shop shelves in early December. The Sundays River Valley farming operation will place their major focus on this popular product and will...

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Habata helps to plough back into community with veg gardens

Habata Agri, in collaboration with the Langeberg Municipality, is helping to establish community vegetable gardens for workers and their households. The citrus and produce company supplies the land and access to water, while the Western Cape-based municipality is...

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Netting wire units stand guard over novas

Innovative netting wire wind-protection units have resulted in encouraging growth for Habata Agri’s latest crop of novas, which are tipped to come into season much earlier than expected. Gary Webb, operations manager of Habata’s Addo farms, said it was an indication...

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