Ten lat temu Angola wprowadziła podatek importowy w wysokości 50% na świeże importy, a w następnym roku miała miejsce jedno z trzech największych spadków cen ropy naftowej od czasów II wojny światowej, według Banku Światowego. Angola jest jednym z najbardziej uzależnionych od ropy krajów Afryki: ropa naftowa stanowi niemal 29%... read more

Francois Fourie believes in precision agriculture: he applies the principles himself in growing vegetables (and this season fruit too) while his company Turf Technology & Irrigation (TT-i) sets up irrigation and fertigation systems across South Africa. "In 2016, Turf Technology & Irrigation set up..." read more

The pitaya market is experiencing exponential growth, with the fruit establishing itself as a flagship product in key markets such as Europe. Known for its unique flavor and health benefits, the product has seen a 202% increase in global demand between 2019 and 2024, with sustained growth. read more

The torrential rains recorded in the province of Valencia, the main kaki producing area in Spain, have had a significant impact on the supply of this product, leading to an earlier end to the season this year. "The storms and floods have caused us to lose 50% of our kaki production, which, unlike other years, will." read more

"Investment capital is the main obstacle preventing Zimbabwe from reaching their target of growing 30,000 metric tonnes of blueberries by 2023," remarks Linda Nielsen, the CEO of the Horticultural Development Council. Zimbabwe has already experienced "remarkable" growth in its blueberry sector, with production increasing significantly since the inception." read more

The Customs Subcommittee of the Russian Federation's government is considering introducing import duty exemptions for a range of vegetables, according to a statement from the Ministry of Economic Development. "The matter of implementing exemptions for the import of potatoes, onions, carrots, read more

The Greek potato harvest season is approaching an unusually early end. According to Mr. Iosif Kokkinidis, a representative of the Producers' Organization Agroteam Perithori from Nevrokopi, the main potato-growing region in Greece, the season will conclude two months earlier than usual. "Typically, potatoes are harvested until late in the year, but this year's season will be shorter," he said. read more

Polska żniwa jabłek, największe w Europie, zostały w dużej mierze zakończone do połowy października, wcześniej niż w typowym roku. W sierpniu Światowe Stowarzyszenie Jabłek i Gruszek (WAPA) prognozowało produkcję jabłek w Polsce na poziomie 3,2 miliona ton na 2024 rok, co oznaczałoby drugi najniższy poziom produkcji z ostatnich. read more

Israel's wonderful pomegranate season has begun, and the kumquat harvest season is set to start this week. Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, stated, "There is a strong demand for our pomegranates in the U.S. and Europe. We are currently at the beginning of the Wonderful pomegranate season." read more

As the northern hemisphere enters winter, the southern regions of the Hainan Free Trade Port, including Sanya City and Ledong Li Autonomous County, maintain a warm climate suitable for agriculture. These areas are renowned for their cultivation of mangoes and honeydew melons under the "Hainan Fresh Produce" brand. read more

The Big Pineapple, located in Bathurst, South Africa, is the world's tallest pineapple-shaped building standing at 16.7 meters. Constructed in 1990, it was created to commemorate the importance of pineapples in the local agricultural economy. The building is situated on Summerhill Farm, which includes an experimental. read more

Recognized for their sweetness, freshness, and quality, Costa Rican pineapples have established themselves as one of the most highly regarded agricultural products in the global market. With exports primarily going to Europe and the Middle East, this tropical fruit has secured its spot on tables worldwide. read more

The parties negotiating the Collective Agreement for Citrus Fruit Handling and Packing of the Valencian Community are the social partners (UGT and CCOO) and the employers (Citrus Management Committee, CGC - which has the largest representation - and the Federation of Agri-food Cooperatives of the... read more

Four Star Fruit, a producer and seller of conventional and organic table grapes, has announced a new marketing agreement with Agrolatina, a Peruvian table grape grower. This strategic partnership is intended to bolster Four Star's imported table grape offerings by providing access to high-quality growers and exclusive varieties. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is contemplating imposing restrictions on the importation of white onions and certain vegetables, as announced by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. This decision is a response to the damage caused by several powerful typhoons. read more

Znana z wprowadzenia organicznych bananów na rynek, firma Organics Unlimited dodała papaje do swojej oferty produktowej. „Od dłuższego czasu planowaliśmy rozwijać naszą linię tropikalną” - mówi Mayra Velazquez de León, Prezes i Dyrektor Generalny firmy. „Wiele myśli i budowania relacji było zaangażowane.” read more

Roughly translated:

Rozpoczęcie sezonu pomarańczy i mandarynek w Egipcie jest tuż za rogiem - twierdzi Khaled AlHabouny, Dyrektor Operacyjny w firmie AlHabouny Group: "Rada Eksportu Produktów Rolnych ogłosiła, że sezon rozpocznie się 1 grudnia, oznaczając wypuszczenie pierwszych przesyłek. Egipt jest...".

Suggested translation:

The start of the orange and mandarin season in Egypt is just around the corner, says Khaled AlHabouny, Operations Director at AlHabouny Group: "The Export Council for Agricultural Crops announced that the season will start on December 1, marking the departure of the first shipments. Egypt is...". read more

In a constantly growing market, Ecuador's exotic products are gaining a strong foothold in the United States and Europe. As the demand for tropical fruits and tubers like pitaya, cassava, and ginger continues to rise, Ecuadorian exporters are encountering significant challenges that are putting their capabilities to the test. read more

"The Belgian topfruit season is progressing well so far," says Tony Derwael of Bel'Export. The trader from Borgloon, Flanders, notes that the atmosphere is positive, and people remain calm—different from previous years. "There is sensible clearing," he observes. "We have a smaller yield than read more

Zatoka Fülöp doświadczyła wczesnego rozpoczęcia sezonu pożarowego, z dużym pożarem sadu na północ od Tauranga. Pożar, który zniszczył 3,5 km pasów zadrzewień i dotknął niektóre winorośli kiwi, prawdopodobnie wybuchł od spalania śmieci. Szybko rozprzestrzenił się przez zadrzewienia. read more