The citrus industry in South Africa has taken last-minute steps to try to prevent, or at least postpone, punitive US tariffs that are set to come into effect on Friday, August 1st. read more

After weeks of tensions and intense negotiations between Brussels and Washington, the "tariff roulette" has landed on a 15% tariff for European exports to the United States. The agreement, formalized at the end of the meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump, averts - read more

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The Trentino summer lights up with the eleventh edition of the Trentino Basket Cup, the international tournament that on August 2nd and 3rd will bring the National Teams of Italy, Iceland, Poland, and Senegal to the Il T Quotidiano Arena for two days of great sporting spectacle. Supporting the Azzurri in this event... read more

Oppy has announced that it will be importing Envy apples from New Zealand, followed by shipments from Chile and South Africa in the upcoming weeks. read more

After finishing the strawberry harvest, many growers wonder what to do next. Should the plantation be mowed? What treatments should be carried out? How to take care of the new plantings that have just appeared in the field? Answers to these questions were provided during a meeting from the Strawberry series. read more

The South African group Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) states that the export volume of citrus fruits was already 18% higher than the previous year by the end of June, as the current season approaches its halfway point. read more

At rose grower Nini, which is part of Herburg in Naivasha, Kenya, an automated camera system from PATS is currently being employed to monitor False Codling Moth (FCM). Nini is participating in a project that focuses on enhancing early detection and monitoring of FCM through the use of the PATS-C system. read more

Minister John Steenhuisen did not disappoint as the keynote speaker at yesterday's Southern Africa conference organized by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the largest industry-led fresh produce organization globally. He stated, "Having flowers in the home drives emotional wellbeing." read more

Some of the Egyptian sweet potato harvest will be delayed this year as growers have postponed planting to wait for better prices, according to Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import. "This year, the sweet potato production in Egypt is lower than last year because not all. read more

Carrefour has launched a new program called 'Choose Better' in Kenya, aiming to encourage healthy and sustainable shopping among consumers. The initiative is designed to make it easier and more attractive for Kenyan shoppers to make healthier and more sustainable choices. read more

This week, there was a significant increase in the volume of imported oranges from Australia and South Africa, which has put pressure on the market and resulted in a decrease in prices. Australian orange prices have dropped by around 15% compared to last week. Despite this, the overall quality of the oranges remains stable. read more

Mario Salazar Vergaray, president of the Association of Exporters' Agroindustries, Food, and Beverage Committee, stated that Peru has the potential to compete with top countries in the global export of frozen strawberries like Egypt and Poland. "We need to improve cultivation techniques," he said. read more

Botswana is a country located in central Southern Africa. It has a proud history in agriculture, with a strong focus on the beef industry and to some extent grains and maize production. Fruit production is limited, mostly concentrated in the Tule area in Southeastern Botswana. read more

The 21st of July 2025 marks an important moment for Ethiopia's agricultural sector with the official launch of the 10-Year National Horticulture Strategy and Enset Development Flagship. The event, which is being held at the Skylight Hotel, has brought together esteemed higher government officials and key… read more

The South African company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) reported that citrus export volumes by the end of June had already increased by 18 percent compared to the total from the previous year. This growth comes as the current season reaches its midpoint. read more

This would also mean the end of South Africa's participation in AGOA, the African Growth and Opportunities Act, which benefits exports from Africa to the USA. Under this law, South African citrus farmers have built a significant market in the past 20 years. read more

The Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament discussed two interventions made by Spanish MEPs Carmen Crespo and Mireia Borrás Pabón during its latest session. The Spanish MEPs requested the European Commission to reevaluate the EU-Morocco Association Agreement. According to them, the current situation... read more

W celu zwiększenia produktywności gospodarczej Ghany, rząd wprowadził strategię 24-godzinnej gospodarki. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu utrzymanie ciągłej aktywności gospodarczej i obejmuje komponent rolniczy znany jako Grow24. Inicjatywa Grow24 ma na celu ożywienie gospodarki Ghany... read more

Raspberry prices in the Ukrainian berry market have doubled in the 2025 season compared to last year. Wholesale prices now range from UAH 200 to 300/kg (€4.05–6.10), with retail prices starting at UAH 250/kg (€5.05) in southern markets such as Odesa. read more