The citrus sector in Georgia is expanding, with the state's growers convening in Tifton for their seventh annual conference. This event is a platform for the exchange of ideas and strategies to ensure the sector's sustainability, drawing participation from experts and growers not only from Georgia but also from California and Florida. The conference highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing the challenges facing the industry, especially diseases like citrus greening, which has significantly affected Florida's citrus production.
Concerns about diseases such as citrus greening, which impacts orchard yield and fruit quality, were a focal point of discussion. Growers emphasized the adoption of vigilant management practices and the importance of tree approvals in preventing disease spread, aiming to protect the future of Georgia's citrus industry.
Source: rfdtv.com