In Turkana South, Kenya, a recent outbreak of locusts has disrupted greenhouse operations and pastoral facilities, affecting the agricultural supply chain. The locusts are widespread in areas such as Lochwa-ang'ikamatak, Kanaodon, and Lokapel, and are targeting acacia trees, fruit trees, and Prosopis juliflora. John Lungi, a read more

The kenyan export industry is currently going through a period of transition. "We anticipate that our initial batch of fresh garlic will be delivered via air freight by the end of June. We used to offer this product a few years ago, but due to intense competition, especially from Egypt, we chose to stop. Nonetheless, it is an... read more

In the first quarter of 2025, Spain imported 188,076 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco for 481 million euros. Imports from Morocco increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value, making it the supplier that experienced the highest growth. read more

Morocco's avocado export sector has reached a new milestone, surpassing the 100,000-ton export mark, as reported by EastFruit. This development comes at a time when global volumes are on the rise and trade patterns are changing. However, prices have been decreasing due to oversupply. read more

Dzisiaj przypada ostatni dzień IFTEX 2025. Wczoraj, drugi dzień targów, rozpoczął się od wydarzenia Tech for Breakfast, zorganizowanego przez Chrysal i Lima Labs AI. Odbyło się ono przed oficjalnym rozpoczęciem targów w Visa Oshwal Centre, a wydarzenie otworzyło pyszne śniadanie, które stworzyło ciepłą atmosferę. read more

Six Zimbabwean small-scale flower growers are scheduled to attend the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) 2025 in Europe, which will take place from November 4 to 6, 2025, at Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands. One of the local flower producers and a former floriculture consultant will accompany them. read more

The stone fruit season in Morocco is advancing, with the harvests in Taroudant and Marrakech slowly transitioning to those in Meknes. The majority of the country's production is currently focused in the Meknes/Saïss region, which serves as a key indicator of the industry's status nationwide. Othman read more

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For the sixth year in a row, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden did not participate in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), which oversees the famous garden, confirmed that their choice to skip the prestigious event was made in read more

An increasing trend towards final packaging at the source, such as the revival of apple flow wrapping or packaging blueberries in clamshells and punnets, enhances the returns that growers can achieve, according to Rory Cole of Flowpack Systems, the South African representative for Elifab Sorting technology and Redpack. read more

A niedawne badanie podkreśliło, że Gazania, kwiat pochodzący pierwotnie z RPA, coraz bardziej zagraża rodzimym łąkom Australii oraz kluczowym sektorom rolniczym ze względu na jego niezwykłą wytrzymałość i wszechstronność. Zgodnie z ustaleniami ekspertów, ta roślina ozdobna—po raz pierwszy read more

Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni (CDBM), a subsidiary of France's Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, exported 5,944 tons of bananas from January to April 2025. Entering the banana market in June 2023, CDBM now ranks third among Cameroonian exporters, overtaking Boh Plantations PLC, a long-time leader. read more

In the 2023/24 season, production and trade were disrupted by extreme weather events, including storms hitting the farms, as well as fog and strong winds affecting the port of Cape Town. Delays at the port due to a series of widespread logistical issues. read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana at the Rungis market, is a strong advocate for bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique, which his father used to sell at the same market. "This banana meets all the criteria: it is French, it is European, and it tastes excellent. Before I took over the" read more

Morocco's agricultural sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, leading to concerns about insufficient resources, such as water and logistics. However, a new type of scarcity has emerged that is troubling growers. In a country where the unemployment rate is 13.3% and the economy is struggling to cope with the effects of the pandemic, access to reliable and affordable labor has become a significant challenge for farmers. read more

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Kenya saw a decrease in revenue from fresh vegetable exports, dropping from around $345 million in 2023 to $158 million in 2024. This decline is linked to worries regarding pesticide residues. The export quantity decreased from 164,000 to 74,000 tonnes, similar to the 75,000 tonnes in 2022. read more

"Kenyan flowers tell a story of beauty, excellence, and potential," Dick van Raamsdonk shared during the opening of IFTEX yesterday. Once the doors to the expo opened, it immediately got busy. Yesterday, there were around 6,000 visitors, and a similar number is expected again today. Almost half. read more

The fresh fruits and vegetables sector in Uganda is growing, thanks to investments in cold chain infrastructure, addressing logistical challenges, and boosting export capabilities. Current annual exports of USD 50-100 million are expected to increase to USD 1 billion through better commercialization and storage practices… read more

Vitafresh Produce always looks forward to the British berry season. Occasionally, they will import soft fruit from Spain or Belgium, but at this time of year, they mainly source from their growers throughout the UK. "We like to champion British growers where possible," said Natalie King, Sales Manager. read more