EDITION 2
The Power of Connected Systems
From the people behind the research to the technologies that make information accessible, progress depends on how effectively we work together. This edition explores the connections between people, research and industry, highlighting how integrated systems, shared knowledge and evidence-based decisions can help build a more resilient and competitive fruit industry.
Letter from the founder
Strengthening the System Behind Trusted Research
Discover how Provar’s transition to new leadership marks an important chapter in its evolution, with a renewed commitment to the scientific integrity, independence and industry partnerships that have defined the organisation since its establishment.
Editorial
The Case for Systems Thinking in Agricultural Research
Explore how organisational systems thinking helps Provar strengthen scientific credibility, support sustainable growth and build long-term resilience.
Provar News
Taking South African Research to the International Stage | IHC2026 – Kyoto
Discover what Provar’s researchers presented and learned at IHC2026 in Japan, from cultivar adaptability to new perspectives on South African fruit research.
Technology & Innovation
The Pro-Hort Dashboard: Making Independent Evaluation Data Accessible to Industry
The new Pro-Hort Dashboard, developed by Provar, makes independent cultivar evaluation data easier to access and compare.
Research in Practice
What Stood Out: Highlights from Provar’s Latest Stone Fruit Evaluations
Learn about Provar’s 2026 stone fruit cultivar evaluation results, including performance, storage quality and Fruit Quality Index scores.
Research in Practice
Multi-Trait Horticultural Indices: When Do They Add Value to Industry Decisions?
Explore how multi-trait horticultural indices can simplify cultivar evaluation data, support industry decisions and why a single score cannot tell the whole story.