The South African citrus industry has raised doubts about the accuracy and reliability of the testing procedures followed by the EU Member States' laboratories. For example, there have been erroneous reports of contamination by harmful organisms and parasites not
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What is now an empty plot of 11 hectares will be turned into a new greenhouse for Moroccan tomato cultivation by Agro Care at the beginning of next year. Construction is currently in full swing. The Dutch tomato growers opt for the construction of a Canary-type greenhouse, as many are found in
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South Africa hopes the requisite protocols will be in place by February next year to start exporting avocados to China. read more

Climate change does not spare Egyptian farmers and imposes itself in various forms, such as the disruption of the length of the season or the size of crops. More severely, climate change can manifest itself in rising sea levels and increased salinity in irrigation water and soil. read more

Like most speakers in a recent World Citrus Organisation (WCO) climate change discussion, those addressing South America and South Africa and focused on potential impacts rather than already observed impacts. SOUTH AMERICA“Whether we are negationist or pro-climate change, we should agree that
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Egypt is gradually becoming one of the fastest growing exporters of potatoes. Many freshly harvested potatoes from this region are imported into the EU in the first months of the year. With a total export of 211.000 tons to the EU by Egypt in the first 4 months of 2023, the country accounts for
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South Africa still finds itself in a dire situation with ports across the country, according to Jacques du Preez, trade and markets at industry body Hortgro. read more

South Africa still finds itself in a dire situation with ports across the country, according to Jacques du Preez, trade and markets at industry body Hortgro. read more

In a letter to the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, Plant Health Division, the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) stated that investigations this season have revealed a number of false positive test results and incorrect notifications.
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Relentless rainfall, attributed to the El Niño phenomenon, has unleashed devastating floods in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Kenya, compounding the region's challenges after experiencing its worst drought in four decades. As of Friday, the Kenyan government has reported a grim death toll
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The UK-based impact investor has finalized a USD10 million mezzanine debt investment into Dowson Limitada, a Sussundenga-based primary producer of macadamias and avocados. Dowson was established in 2012 by a group of South African farmers who recognised the ideal growing conditions in central
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The import of avocados in Morocco will hit a record high this year, despite having a well-developed local production sector, according to EastFruit. By the end of 2022, Morocco was the ninth largest exporter of avocados in the world, but in the first nine months of this year alone, it imported
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Initially scheduled for December 15, the official launch date of the citrus season has been brought forward to December 5, a decision taken by the Agricultural Exports Council and justified by improved weather conditions. read more

This year, Egyptian mango and guava exporters are expected to boost their presence in the EU market, according to EastFruit. The data for the first nine months of 2023 show that the EU imported more Egyptian mango and guava than in the whole of 2022, and the volume of shipments from Egypt in
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On September 10th, 2023, Morocco experienced an earthquake that caused the collapse of thousands of villages in the High Atlas Mountains. The government and numerous associations have hurried to assist the villagers by procuring and distributing food, water, and basic necessities. Tents and
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Oil palm specialist Raedial Farms announced on its Instagram account that it had signed a partnership agreement with Compagnie Fruitière on Thursday, November 23 during the French Week 2023 Business Forum held in Lagos, Nigeria. read more

This year, Egyptian mango and guava exporters are expected to boost their presence in the EU market, according to EastFruit . The data for the first nine months of 2023 show that the EU imported more Egyptian mango and guava than in the whole of 2022, and the volume of shipments from Egypt in
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The import of avocados in Morocco will hit a record high this year, despite having a well-developed local production sector, according to EastFruit . By the end of 2022, Morocco was the ninth largest exporter of avocados in the world, but in the first nine months of this year alone, it imported
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The report, presented in Casablanca to coincide with a joint review of agriculture by the British and Moroccan governments, highlights a significant increase in imports of fruit and vegetables from Morocco, up from £158 million in
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The South African citrus industry has raised serious doubts about the accuracy and reliability of testing procedures followed by EU member state laboratories. read more