How to Join the Dragon Fruit Association of Africa International (D-A-F-S-A)

🌍 How to Join the Dragon Fruit Association of Africa International (D-A-F-S-A)

Dragon Fruit South Africa, Healthy Fields, Wonderful Dragon Fruit, and the Dragon Fruit Association of Africa International (D-A-F-S-A) invite you to become part of the fastest-growing dragon fruit movement on the African continent.

Becoming a member means gaining access to vital industry knowledge, international markets, marketing tools, and expert guidance — everything a successful dragon fruit farmer needs.

✅ Membership Through Plant Material Purchase

To become a member of D-A-F-S-A, you must purchase plant material directly from the Dragon Fruit Association or its partners.

This is crucial because there are over 100 dragon fruit cultivars worldwide, many of which are unstable or not true to type when grown from seed.
We only supply plant material from mature, fruit-bearing trees that exhibit strong genetic characteristics and predictable fruit quality.

Seeds are not reliable, as dragon fruit plants are easily cross-pollinated by various cactus flowers, making seed-grown plants genetically unpredictable. When you purchase cuttings from mature plants, you’re planting a 100% genetic replica of the parent, ensuring quality, productivity, and cultivar purity.

🍇 Our Core Cultivars

We specialize in export-grade, self-pollinating cultivars that thrive across Africa and in international climates:

Ruby Hybrid – Our proprietary cultivar developed over 17 years.
Deep purple flesh, very sweet, high immunity, can grow from -3°C to 47°C, fruits up to 1 kg.
Israel Gold – Self-pollinating, golden-yellow skin, extremely sweet, fruit up to 1.1 kg.
Adapts well to various climates and requires no hand-pollination.
Purple Haze – Famous U.S. Paul Thompson cultivar with vibrant purple flesh and stunning appearance.
Zamorana – Known for blood-red flesh, high heat resistance, and commonly used in juices and food coloring.

🌱 Who Can Join?

Option 1: New Farmers

If you buy plant material from half a hectare and up, you automatically become a member of the Dragon Fruit Association of Africa International.

Option 2: Existing Farmers

If you already own a dragon fruit farm and would like to join the association without purchasing new plant material, you can still join by paying a monthly membership fee:

Farms up to 2 hectares: R3,000/month
Farms between 5 – 10 hectares: R5,000/month

🧭 Why Join the Dragon Fruit Association?

Becoming a D-A-F-S-A member gives you access to:

✅ Market access: both local & international
✅ Support system & farming network (est. 2010)
✅ Regular export opportunities posted to members
✅ Fertilizer programs and product promotions
✅ Constant guidance on pesticides, herbicides & nutrients
✅ Direct links to manufacturers & market agents
✅ Marketing materials & strategy support
✅ Seasonal order participation
✅ Inclusion in export planning initiatives

🌍 Africa’s Global Advantage

Africa is uniquely positioned for export. While other countries are in winter, monsoon, or resting phases, Southern Africa is producing dragon fruit — making us the ideal supplier for off-season markets.

Join D-A-F-S-A today and become part of a thriving, connected, and export-focused dragon fruit industry.