Kenya’s National Horticulture Task force (NHT) has launched Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) guidelines for avocados, beans and peas in pods. The guidelines will go a long way in addressing the challenges farmers face in relating to the commercial quality and the regulatory requirements as
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Reflecting on the previous mango season, which produced higher volumes than initially anticipated, Pieter Buys, chairperson of the South African Mango Growers’ Association, notes that Keitt volumes nicely made up for where Tommy Atkins fell short. read more

Now that the Egyptian fresh garlic season has come to an end, the opportunities for Turkish garlic are increasing, says Tümen Tarim’s export manager Kerem Tümen: “Our company Tümen Tarim is a recognized family name in Turkey, as we’re one of the largest garlic producers in the country.
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Senegalese mango producers are pleased with good weather conditions, which is not the case in all West African countries, according to Mohamed Mbengue of the Unionagri Des Niayes. read more

In 2022, Morocco has managed to export more freshraspberries than the USA and ranked third in the global ranking of exporters of these berries, according toEastFruit. Furthermore, Morocco continues to increase its fresh raspberry exports thanks to its perfect climate, favorable geographical
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Egypt, one of the key importers of fresh apples in the world, continues to reduce trade in these fruits, according to EastFruit. Under conditions of rapid devaluation of the national currency, growth in food prices and other economic problems, apple imports have fallen to 5-year low in Egypt. read more

New genetic material, growing global demand and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwi industry over the past decade. In 2019, the producer organisation South African Kiwi was also
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Overproduction of strawberries is not to be expected at present, according to Jens Schadowske of Filbig GbR at the Nuremberg wholesale market. Demand is relatively good, he said. "However, it is not easy to market strawberries at the moment due to high producer costs." read more

Climatic conditions in Côte d'Ivoire, considering the beginning of the long-awaited rainy season, are leading to a slowdown in coconut production, according to Delcambre Wawa, general manager of the exporting producer Wawa. read more

Egypt, one of the key importers of fresh apples in the world, continues to reduce trade in these fruits, according to EastFruit. Under conditions of rapid devaluation of the national currency, growth in food prices and other economic problems, apple imports have fallen to 5-year low in Egypt. read more

The arrival of the first grapefruit and mandarins heralds the start of the South African citrus season at Origin Fruit Direct in the Netherlands. The first lemons are also expected by the end of this week. "Everyone's optimistic, as always before a season, but there are also hurdles to overcome
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Arrivals of imported soft citrus begin this week, starting with fruit from Peru. Andres Haloua of World Fresh Produce Inc. says Peru, which expects an overall volume similar to last year, has begun shipping the Primosole and Satsumas varieties, while Uruguay has also begun to ship, and that
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The Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM) is currently being held in Morocco. All the agricultural sectors are represented at this prominent trade show. read more

The mango season continues in Côte d'Ivoire. Exporters are keeping their spirits up despite the obvious impact of the lack of rainfall. Adjoka Joel, Ivoirian mango producer & exporter, explains the situation. read more

After the apricots, it is now time for the melon harvest predictions. Like every year, the Interprofessional Melon Association presented the 2023 plantation predictions for Charentais melons at medFEL for Morocco, Spain and France. read more

The record onion prices for the previous six months is a just recompense for South African farmers after a couple of difficult years. read more

A new era begins for the National Association of Women in Fruit and Vegetables, which, according to its articles of association, provides for the renewal of management positions after two terms of office. read more

The transition from Senegal to Spain is faster than you think. Or at least that is what happens with watermelons. Over the past few days, watermelons of the same type have appeared in the same case in some Spanish retail outlets - at least
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Bilateral relations and trade between Morocco and the UK have been increasing since the implementation of Brexit, including in the agricultural sector. The interest from both countries for more cooperation is growing, and one of its recent manifestations is the choice of the UK as the guest of
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Nigeria’s Raw Materials Research and Development Council has stated that it has developed a cardiovascular drug from oyster mushrooms. According to Engr. Florence Madueguna, the Project officer at the Professor Hussaini Ibrahim Technology and Innovation Center, the drug known is known as
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