Despite challenges like U.S. tariffs, South Africa is solidifying its position as a top global macadamia producer, according to industry expert Alex Whyte, who serves as the director of the Green Farms Nut Company. This positioning remains strong despite recent market fluctuations and pricing pressures. read more

The Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has announced the withdrawal of 77 end-use pesticide products from the Kenyan market due to safety concerns. In a statement on Monday, June 23, CS Kagwe stated that the decision was made in response to the necessity of reviewing pesticides currently registered in Kenya. read more

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya has announced regulatory actions affecting the use of certain pesticide products. This follows a comprehensive review of active pesticide ingredients managed by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). As of June 23, 2025, 430 end-use read more

Hadija Jabiri, założycielka GBRI, rozpoczęła swoją drogę w biznesie rolnym będąc jeszcze studentką w Tanzanii. Pierwotnie planując produkcję mydła, Jabiri zmieniła kierunek ze względu na ograniczenia finansowe, gdy banki odmówiły finansowania jej zamierzonej fabryki. Jej zmiana kierunku doprowadziła ją do uprawy warzyw.

Hadija Jabiri, the founder of GBRI, started her agribusiness journey while still a student in Tanzania. Originally planning to manufacture soap, Jabiri shifted gears due to financial constraints when banks refused funding for her intended factory. Her pivot led her to vegetable farming. read more

The price of imported navel oranges is staying relatively steady. Australian oranges have maintained their price since their introduction last week, but there has been a rise in the availability of smaller packaging. Traders have observed that these smaller packages are selling more quickly because of their lower individual prices. read more

The Eldoret airport runway expansion project is currently in progress with the goal of accommodating larger cargo aircraft, which will have a direct impact on the agricultural export capacity for farmers and agri-businesses in Kenya's North Rift region. Caleb Kositany, the Chairman of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Board, is overseeing the project. read more

Calls to establish a minimum wage for Ethiopia's floriculture and horticulture industries are gaining momentum, following a workshop organized by Fairtrade Africa (FTA) in Addis Ababa. The event brought together government officials, trade union leaders, and industry representatives to address the issue. read more

Sezon egipskich daktyli barhi zbliża się i wygląda obiecująco pomimo spadku plonów, informuje egipska plantatorka Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, dyrektor generalny firmy Accretive Co for Agriculture. Plantatorka mówi: "Sezon ma się rozpocząć pod koniec sierpnia i potrwać do połowy października. To jest" read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt reported that agricultural exports increased to 5.2 million tons in the first half of the year. Citrus fruits and potatoes were the main exports, with approximately 1.8 million and 1.2 million tons, respectively. read more

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Calls for setting a minimum wage in Ethiopia's floriculture and horticulture sectors are increasing, following a workshop organized by Fairtrade Africa (FTA) in Addis Ababa. The workshop gathered government officials, trade union leaders, and industry representatives to discuss the issue. read more

Under the name 'Summer Star Ruby', a new campaign was launched in Germany that focuses not on individual brands, but on the entire product category. According to the organizers, the goal is to promote South African grapefruits as modern. read more

"When traveling abroad, I have never come across any dried fruit that I would consider purchasing," said De Wet Burger of Kambrosig, a dried fruit marketer based in Wellington, Western Cape. "Having become accustomed to the quality of dried fruit we produce in South Africa, both in terms of taste and texture. read more

With the beginning of summer, the summer campaign of Tango Fruit continues, featuring the premium seedless mandarin appreciated for its high quality, natural sweetness, convenience of consumption, and focus on sustainability. The South African production, active from June to October, ensures the... read more

CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland states that there is a high demand for Egyptian table grapes in Europe this season. She mentioned, "The current Egyptian grape season is very intriguing for various reasons. The demand from Europe is strong and consistent. For the second consecutive year,..." read more

Sezon czosnku egipskiego zbliża się do końca, a był to udany sezon, z lepszą dostępnością niż w poprzednim sezonie, mówi Amro Yassin z egipskiego eksportera produktów rolnych Stars of Export: "Dla zielonego czosnku egipskiego, początek był bardzo dobry ogólnie. Popyt na rynku był wysoki, ale z powodu morza read more

"It's a very interesting season again," remarks Ilze Brand (right), Fresh-Pride procurement director. Fresh-Pride, part of the Fruitful-Ventures group, which includes Olympic Fruit and Hoofman-Roodzant, is an importer and exporter for the Middle and Far East, South East Asia, India, Africa, and... read more

Fresh Del Monte has developed a specific plan for expanding the pineapple category throughout its entire value chain. This information comes from Thierry Montange, the marketing director for Europe and Africa at the company specializing in fresh produce. read more

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma pointed towards thousands of orange, yellow, and pink proteas blooming and thriving 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from their natural habitat at the southern tip of Africa. "They're all different," the 55-year-old farmer said of the assorted. read more

The campaign for Tango Fruit continues, the premium seedless mandarin, thanks to production in South Africa, active from June to October. For the summer, it will be supported by a communication plan, promoted by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, exclusive partner of Tango Fruit for the market. read more