Wschodnim Sudanie, w tle konfliktu i poważnego kryzysu głodu dotykającego ponad połowę populacji kraju, rolnicy w Nowym Halfie zdecydowali się na uprawę ziemniaków i batatów w celu zwiększenia produkcji żywności. Ten zwrot nastąpił w odpowiedzi na poprawę opadów deszczu i wsparcie ze strony. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector involves growing various stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries, with an annual production of around 350,000 tons. The Western Cape, renowned for its temperate climate, is the primary region for cultivating stone fruit. read more

DFDS has launched a direct ferry service connecting Egypt and Italy, with the goal of improving trade relations in the Mediterranean region. The route connects Damietta in Egypt with Trieste in Italy, making it easier to transport goods between North Africa and Europe. This initiative represents DFDS's first foray into this market. read more

"When it comes to South African citrus fruits, we have made it very clear to our South African partners that for us, sanitary and phytosanitary products are non-negotiable," Sefcovic stated.

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With the beginning of Egypt's new carrot season, there is a sense of excitement in the agriculture sector. This year's crop is anticipated to be exceptional because of favorable weather conditions and enhanced farming techniques. read more

The return to more stable temperatures this year following the El Niño weather catastrophe last year heralds an improved production landscape. According to Fresh Fruit Peru, crop growth rates have normalized in all regions of the country, and the read more

The European Commission, through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), has reported a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa containing levels of Prochloraz twenty times higher than the maximum allowed limit. This fungicide, banned in the European Union since 2022, is prohibited in the EU due to its potential health risks. read more

In western Kenya, at the foot of Mount Elgon, lies Mount Elgon Orchards, one of the oldest horticultural farms in the country. It was founded by the grandfather of the current owner, Bob Andersen, who relocated to Kenya from Sweden in 1920. As a botanist, he experimented with different fruit varieties; however, for several years now, read more

W Południowej Afryce producenci winogron napotykają na zmniejszone plony na eksport z powodu skrajnych warunków pogodowych. Dolina Loskop w prowincji Limpopo, która niedawno rozpoczęła sezon winogronowy, doświadczyła zniszczeń plonów przez grad. Pomimo tych wyzwań, region ogólnie utrzymuje się na dotychczasowym poziomie. read more

Z powodu konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, eksporterzy awokado z Kenii napotykają trudności, po niedawnej rekonwalescencji po warunkach suszy. Napięcia geopolityczne spowodowały zakłócenia logistyczne w transporcie morskim, wpływając na konkurencyjność lokalnych graczy w branży rolnej. Zamknięcie Kanału Sueskiego. read more

The Genoa Agri-Food Center serves as a model for the creation of new agro-industrial infrastructures in Africa. Last Thursday, a delegation from RINA, a multinational group specializing in inspection, certification, and engineering consulting, visited the facility to understand how to replicate it. read more

Egpyt has become the fastest-growing supplier of palm dates to Turkey, rising to sixth place in the exporter rankings last season and demonstrating rapid export growth, as reported by EastFruit. In the past five seasons, Egyptian exporters have significantly increased their market share in Turkey. read more

"Over the years, we have successfully improved the appearance, integrity, and sustainability of Kenyan flowers. It's difficult to quantify in terms of dollars, but when flowers are transported with care, their value increases significantly," says Amnon Zamir, HR manager, who, together with John Kowarsky, has led these efforts. read more

The capacity of the Kouga Dam has dropped to below 9% following recent rainfall, posing challenges for the agricultural sector in South Africa's Gamtoos Valley. The dam, which is crucial for the 132 water users in the valley, sustains citrus, cash crops, and dairy farming. The expected decrease in water allocations is a cause for concern. read more

For Ahumwire Justine, a banana farmer from Shuku in southwest Uganda, a rain and hailstorm last October emphasized the vulnerability of her plantation to extreme weather. The storm destroyed 300 of her banana trees and killed two cows. This event brought to light the challenges that farmers in such regions face... read more

The South African exporter, Pomona Fruit, specializing in pome fruit, citrus, table grapes, and stone fruit exports to Russia, has reported that the market is functioning normally. Stephen Paulsen, responsible for sales at Pomona, has returned from a recent visit to Russia to oversee the arrival of their products. read more

Khaled Alhabouny, the manager at Egyptian exporter Alhabouny Group, anticipates that this season will be outstanding for Egyptian oranges. Favorable climatic conditions are expected to result in an abundance of high-quality produce. read more

Between January and August of this year, Moroccan suppliers exported almost 150,000 tonnes of sweet peppers, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by EastFruit. The organization anticipates that Morocco will achieve a new record for annual exports in 2024. read more

For some time now, insiders in the South African citrus industry have been advocating for the idea that citrus growers worldwide should unite to tackle the common challenges they all encounter. read more

Among other speakers, Dr. Hans Schippe from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will inform about climate change in North Africa and Southern Europe and present future scenarios for agriculture in that region as the Head of the Southern German Climate Office in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen. read more