Kenyan horticulture earnings continue to increase despite the strength of the shilling.
2024-06-11 00:00
Wzrost przychodów z kenijskich eksportu świeżych owoców, warzyw, orzechów i kwiatów ciętych wzrósł o 15,2 procent od stycznia do kwietnia, pomimo umocnienia kenijskiego szylinga. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany większym wolumenom eksportowym, gdy Kenia dąży do uzyskania bezcłowego dostępu do Unii Europejskiej (UE) i
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Holandia i Turcja są głównymi konkurentami rolników z Almerii.
2024-06-11 00:00
Protests in the agricultural sector in Spain earlier this year, particularly in Almeria, brought attention to the increasing tension with Morocco. Morocco was accused of engaging in unfair competition by having better conditions to sell their products compared to local producers. However, according to Plataforma Tierra de Cajamar, imports from Morocco are still on the rise.
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Wpływy z eksportu świeżych owoców, warzyw, orzechów i ciętych kwiatów z Kenii wzrosły o 15,2 procent od stycznia do kwietnia, pomimo umocnienia kenijskiego szylinga. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany większym wolumenom eksportowym, gdy Kenia dąży do uzyskania bezcłowego dostępu do Unii Europejskiej (UE) i
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Ekstremalny deficyt szpinaku spowodowany powodziami i zimną pogodą.
2024-06-11 00:00
Obecnie wiele upraw boryka się z poważnymi problemami z dostawą z powodu uszkodzeń spowodowanych przez wodę, w tym szpinaku. "Zatrzymaliśmy się i nie możemy zbierać," mówi Corne Broeren z Bredy, który corocznie uprawia około 60 hektarów szpinaku. "Większość pól jest zalana, a dodatkowo panuje zimna pogoda...
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Egypt boosts orange exports to Canada.
2024-06-11 00:00
With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is gaining market share in the Canadian orange market, at the expense of Spain and Morocco.
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Potential for the "Rescue Pear"? CIV obtains the license for Cheeky® in Europe, Turkey, and Israel.
2024-06-10 16:00
The variety was developed by the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa (ARC), and the South African company Culdevco (Pty) Limited has subsequently been granted the global exclusive rights. For Culdevco's Managing Director, Mishkaat Anderson, CIV is an "ideal partner for development."
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The export forecast for South African Star Ruby has been revised downwards once again.
2024-06-10 00:00
The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa's (CGA) Grapefruit Variety Focus Group has announced another decrease in its export estimates for the 2024 season. Feedback from regional grower representatives has confirmed the trends observed in packing and shipping for the season.
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Kenya: IFTEX 2024 sets new records.
2024-06-10 00:00
The conclusion of the 11th and largest edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) in Nairobi, Kenya, marks a significant moment for the global floriculture industry. Held at the Visa Oshwal Center, the event showcased close to 200 growers and suppliers, highlighting the importance of the event.
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Tertius Strauss, a Mozambican citrus farmer and managing director of Verdant Produce Mozambique, is excited about this development: "This is the beginning of an incredible journey. A journey that will continue for generations as we establish a sustainable citrus industry in Mozambique."
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The program is being carried out in the five Pacific island countries of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Tonga, according to Plant & Food Research.
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Kenya is hosting an international flower expo amid increasing calls for sustainable production.
2024-06-07 00:00
The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, with a focus on sustainable production practices like integrated pest management. The three-day event gathered senior government officials, flower growers, and buyers from 75 countries.
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Według EastFruit, Indonesia znacząco zmniejszyła import daktyli z Egiptu w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy sezonu 2023/24 (lipiec-marzec). Niemniej jednak, egipscy eksporterzy daktyli nadal są głównymi dostawcami na rynek indonezyjski. W okresie od lipca 2023 do marca 2024 roku, import daktyli do Indonezji.
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The Egyptian white beans season is starting soon.
2024-06-07 00:00
The Egyptian white bean season is about to begin in a few days. Abdelkader Alhabouny anticipates a good season with higher volumes. Alhabouny stated, "The first harvest will commence in a few days. Last season, we faced challenges due to high temperatures, but farmers have made adjustments."
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The Cape citrus harvest has been delayed due to the rain this week, but farms are looking forward to resuming next week. The citrus markets, particularly South Africa's traditional markets like Europe, the Middle East, the UK, and for those in the Western and Northern Cape, the USA as well, are in good condition.
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Mozambican citrus growers have become members of the Southern African Citrus Growers' Association.
2024-06-07 00:00
Mozambique's citrus industry has achieved a significant milestone in its growth and sustainability efforts by becoming a member of the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The CGA and the Mozambique Citrus Association (MCA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding. By joining the CGA, Mozambique's citrus industry is poised to benefit greatly.
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Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a partnership with South African citrus growers to introduce the 'Citrus Express' service from Durban and Port Elizabeth. This weekly service is aimed at transporting citrus fruits directly to the Hapag-Lloyd terminal in Tangier, enabling easy transshipment to Northern Europe.
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"We have just begun with the first South African grapefruit, which arrived in good quality," Menno Hogenelst of Dole Europe stated in mid-May. He observed that unlike previous years when this product entered an empty market, this year is different. "There are still products from Europe and Turkey."
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The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines is collaborating with Migrant Workers on programs for Overseas Filipino Workers.
2024-06-07 00:00
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will collaborate on programs aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families through various agricultural initiatives. On June 5, 2024, Agriculture Secretary Francisco and the DMW Secretary signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize this partnership.
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The Mozambique citrus industry has joined the CGA.
2024-06-06 11:00
South Africa has a long history of supporting the export of citrus from Mozambique, and this support will now be elevated as the local industry has decided to become a part of the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA).
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Thrip attack in citrus fruits: concerning resurgence in Spain
2024-06-06 00:00
There has been a violent attack of thrips in the citrus groves in southern Alicante – reported by L'Unió de Llauradora – given the virulence, the vector could be Scirtothrips aurantii, which comes from Africa and Yemen, first detected in Spain in November 2020.
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