Guide to climate change and pome/stone fruit production
in South Africa
Overview

Current Situation
Agriculture is already experiencing the impacts of climate change, and therefore long-term adaptation planning is vital for perennial fruit crops.

Evaluation
Growers need a reliable science-based source of information to guide their decision making, and this should differentiate between different production regions with different climate characteristics.

Project objective
Compile a science-based, relevant and practical guide (practitioners’ handbook) to pome and stone fruit farmers in South Africa on climate change risks, impacts and adaptation responses.