The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has implemented a closed border policy on certain vegetables for June in order to support local farmers, as stated in a report by Simonis Storm Securities. The restricted items include beetroot, butternut, cabbage, and onions, with the goal of increasing domestic production by restricting imports. read more

The multinational company, producer, and distributor of premium quality fruits and vegetables, received this distinction last Wednesday in the Tunisian city of Gammarth, as part of the celebration of the 21st. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced Michael Schadler as their new president. Schadler, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will be taking over from Todd Fryhover, the previous president. read more

The little green parrots, originally from South Africa, with their innocent appearance and bright colors, have found a home in the countryside of Puglia for years. They are pleasant to see but less so to have as guests in the orchards; in fact, this species feeds on a variety of fruits: from cherries to. read more

South Africa has granted permission to import various Indian mango varieties, such as Alphonso, Totapuri, and Kesar, after thorough regulatory scrutiny. This decision is intended to diversify South Africa's fruit options and meet the demand from Indian expatriate communities in neighboring countries. read more

Rynek owoców i warzyw w Afryce Wschodniej ma szansę osiągnąć wartość 1,3 miliarda dolarów do 2025 roku, z Ugandą jako ważnym uczestnikiem tego wzrostu. Prognozuje się, że ten trend wzrostu będzie kontynuowany przez następną dekadę. Szejk Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Jumah Al Maktoum z rodziny królewskiej Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich zapewni... read more

A decade ago, Fruitnet reported that Israeli grape exports were declining. The exports fell from 7,000 tonnes in 2006 to 5,000 in 2010, and further down to 3,000 tonnes in 2014. The decline was attributed to various factors such as adverse exchange rates, seasonal EU-imposed taxes for imports after July 31, and price competition with Egypt. read more

South Africa's citrus exports to Russia have returned to normal volumes over the past two seasons, with consumers in the market said to have changed their habits by demanding higher-grade fruit. The traditional perception of Russia as a market that gladly accepted Class 2 fruit has shifted. read more

Ethiopia has been working towards diversifying its export portfolio in order to create new sources of foreign currency and decrease its reliance on the price fluctuations seen in global markets. Since 1982, ornamental and cut flower farming has become a notable agricultural sector for investment in the country. read more

Despite the challenges faced by Spanish and European exporters as a result of Brexit, Spain's lettuce continues to maintain its strong presence in the British market, representing 91.95% of all lettuce imports in the UK. The Netherlands holds a 2.18% share of the British market, while Italy accounts for 2.1%. Morocco and Turkey also have a presence in the market. read more

Sektor rolnictwa w Kenii otrzymał w budżecie na lata 2024–2025 54,6 miliarda szylingów, jak ogłosił Sekretarz Skarbu Njuguna Ndung'u. Finansowanie to ma na celu różne inicjatywy mające na celu transformację krajobrazu rolniczego Kenii. Według Ndung'u, cele obejmują... read more

The captivating deep red color initially caught the attention of Alexander Gibson from Doornkraal Agri in the Witzenberg Valley near Ceres to the South African Bigbucks apple variety. "The price potential, especially in the Eastern markets, and pack-out rates were equally appealing, and today I can say that." read more

Chile, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, and South Africa are currently all looking to purchase citrus fruits. One common challenge these countries are facing this season is the impact of adverse weather conditions. Droughts, heavy rain, and strong winds are affecting either the volume or quality of the citrus products available. read more

Finland has applauded Kenya's decision to export horticultural produce by sea rather than air, describing it as environmentally sustainable. read more

In comparison to the period before the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the fruit market and sales have decreased in the week following the festival, with durian sales experiencing the most significant decline. On the other hand, American Washington cherries and South African blood oranges are now being introduced to the market. read more

As anticipation grows for the government's main budget for 2024/25, scheduled to be presented in the National Assembly, the horticultural champion has submitted a wish list to boost the multi-million-dollar industry. The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) has proposed important fiscal reforms. read more

The annual Ozblu Global Grower Conference gathered over 200 growers, industry experts, customers, staff, and suppliers in South Africa on June 6-7, focusing on the theme of 'growing together'. read more

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is coming to a close, paving the way for frozen strawberries. Amr Kadah, Export Manager at Fruit.farm, provides a positive evaluation of the season. Kadah stated, "Despite a 6-7% increase in surface area, surpassing 50,000 feddans (21,000 ha), production was..." read more

Egyptian onion producers and exporters were anticipating a successful season after the export ban was lifted in early April. However, they have been disappointed as the demand has not materialized, as reported by Mohamad Hassan, Export Sales Manager at Al Gamal. Hassan stated: "Following last year's read more

Over the past five years, Egypt has greatly increased its exports of vegetables and fruits to Poland, almost doubling the volume according to reports from EastFruit. By the end of 2023, Egypt rose to the ninth position in the supplier rankings for these commodities in the Polish market, a significant achievement. read more