A new season of strawberries is beginning in the Larache region, known as the main hub for red fruit production in Morocco. The industry remains volatile, with yearly fluctuations in planting decisions. Local grower Oussama Baioua stated, "We've finished planting." read more

The Loskop Valley in Limpopo Province is starting its grape season in good condition. Although one farm was hit by a hail shower last week, the impact will be minimal. Overall, the European grape market is in a great position as the 2024/2025 grape season begins. The Orange River region in the Northern Cape is also expected to have a successful grape season. read more

International mission in two Continents for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain trade fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. The first mission focused on Tunisia and involved meetings with operators, producer organizations, and. read more

Trzech holenderskich plantatorów zaczęło mierzyć wydajność fotosyntezy co minutę przy ponad 1000 próbkach na sekundę. Robią to za pomocą nowego typu czujnika efektywności fotosyntezy od PhenoVation. Vincent Jalink daje aktualizację. "W ciągu ostatniego roku otrzymaliśmy wiele prośb". read more

Egytp 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 last five seasons, Egyptian exporters have increased their market share in Turkey. read more

Zgodnie z typową cyklicznością powierzchni upraw czosnku, po ograniczonej powierzchni w zeszłym sezonie, plantatorzy w Egipcie podwoili w tym roku obszar uprawy czosnku - powiedział Mohamed Shaaban, dyrektor generalny firmy Garlico. Plantator twierdzi: "Zeszły sezon był bardzo udany, z bardzo wysokim popytem zarówno na rynku lokalnym, jak i międzynarodowym". read more

Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest start 111 years ago as a fruit farm selling excess trees. Today, led by Jimie Malan Jr., the company is a leading name in the garden plant industry in South Africa, and also exports indigenous plants to markets worldwide. read more

Maroko is about to establish a new annual export record for bell peppers, according to EastFruit. This year, tomato exports, a crucial part of Morocco's fruit and vegetable sector, have also displayed a positive trend. The growth in bell pepper exports has been particularly impressive. read more

Rząd ujawnił we wtorek, że Indie wyraziły zgodę na umożliwienie keniańskim plantatorom awokado dostępu do ich rynku. To wydarzenie nastąpiło po wirtualnym 10. posiedzeniu Wspólnego Komitetu ds. Handlu na Poziomie Technicznym między Kenią i Indiami, otwierając drogę do dyskusji na wyższym szczeblu w celu usunięcia barier pozataryfowych. read more

The new study commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation and conducted by Impactloop reveals the economic advantages that flower workers in Kenya gain from the Fairtrade Premium, with education, healthcare, and housing identified as significant areas of impact. The Fairtrade Premium is a read more

Krajem Zachodniej Afryki, który ma dość duże zbiory ananasów, jest Benin, ale eksportuje się niewiele. Armanda Chogolou, CEO Armacar Eagle Agro Business, mówi, że ma nadzieję, iż benińskie ananasy zdobędą więcej rynków. Chogolou wyjaśnia: "Uprawiamy dwa rodzaje ananasa w Beninie, Sugar".

In West Africa, the country of Benin has a fairly large pineapple production but exports very little. Armanda Chogolou, CEO of Armacar Eagle Agro Business, says she hopes that Beninese pineapples will conquer more markets. Chogolou explains: "We grow two varieties of pineapple in Benin, the Sugar". read more

Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest origins 110 years ago as a fruit farm selling extra trees. Today, led by Jimie Malan Jr., the company is a leading name in the garden plant industry in South Africa, and also exports indigenous plants to markets in. read more

Eksport jabłek z Republiki Południowej Afryki do Tajwanu został zawieszony po tym, jak tajwańska Agencja Inspekcji Zdrowia Roślin i Zwierząt (APHIA) znalazła żywego omacnicy jabłkowca na przesyłce w swoim oddziale w Keelung. read more

"In the world of horticulture, every investment must deliver exceptional value. We know that one of the most critical inputs to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) environment is lighting. By now, it's well understood by most in the industry that LED lighting is the lighting technology of choice." read more

Morocco is on track to establish a new annual export record for sweet peppers, as reported by EastFruit. This year, tomato exports, a crucial element of Morocco's fruit and vegetable industry, have also displayed a positive trend. The growth in sweet pepper exports has been particularly noteworthy. read more

Bioline Agrosciences has announced the appointment of Benjamin Desruelle as the new Africa Business Unit Director. Ludwik Pokornoy, CEO of Bioline Agrosciences, stated: "Benjamin's proficiency in operational excellence and customer-centric strategies make him the perfect choice to lead Bioline… read more

The most recent cut-off low weather system that moved across South Africa left behind between 100mm and around 200mm of rain over two days in the Langkloof region. Fortunately, apart from some gullies formed on slopes, no damage has been reported from the apple and pear orchards. More rain is predicted for next week. read more

Egypt, which is confronted with the consequences of climate change, considers agriculture to be a vulnerable sector. Mohamed Fahim, from the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the global effects on crops, including those in Egypt. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's 2022 report, "Towards Climate-Smart Agriculture in Egypt," underscores the importance of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. read more

For many years, AGF-Online has been growing a range of products on German soil. In 2001, Kees van der Meij started small by loading his first two pallets of spring onions into a Sprinter van. Today, vehicles are unloading around the clock, with several scheduled departures from Germany. read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and head of business development and procurement at Abacate International, announced the launch of a new avocado product line. He stated, "This new premium product line represents a major advancement for the Indian avocado market and for our company. The avocados are sourced from high-quality growers and are now available to consumers." read more