Citrus Academy

Citrus Packing DVD coming soon!!

Citrus Harvesting

With compliments of the CGA, this audio-visual learning material is available free of charge to all CGA member growers. It is available in a boxed set, consisting of a DVD and a CD containing learning material on each module, in printable PDF format.

The set consists of four modules (combined length 50 minutes), which form part of the Citrus Postharvest Series, and have been repackaged to address the particular need for training temporary and permanent workers in citrus harvesting.

Module 1 - The citrus value chain
Module 2 - Orchard sanitation
Module 3 - Picking practices
Module 4 - Picking supervision.

If you require more sets please email your order form to Angela Phillips at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

In addition, Citrus Academy have the following DVD sets for sale:

- Citrus Postharvest Series, in English and Afrikaans; and
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Order now using the order form provided here.

Welcome to the Citrus Academy

The Citrus Academy is a Section 21 company that was established by the Citrus Grower's Association of Southern Africa to create an enabling environment for skills development within the Southern African citrus industry. The Academy addresses the challenges of low skills levels, scarce and critical skills, employment equity, land transition and quality skills delivery within the Southern African citrus industry.

Jacomien De Klerk, General Manager;
Angela Phillips, Personal Assistant;
Candice Burgin, Bursary Fund Administrator;
Sam Louw, Programme Co-ordinator;
Londiwe Ngcobo, Administrative Assistant.