The woolly apple aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum, is a parasitic insect of apple trees that has been present in South Tyrol for over a hundred years. It is defined as a "phytophagous" insect, as it feeds on the plant's sap, damaging its tissues. Infestations can cause significant damage to the trees. read more

According to the ESWD - European Severe Weather Database, in March Italy experienced the highest number of extreme weather events last month (tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and abnormal hailstorms) among the 318 recorded in Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa: 107 (about 34%), followed by... read more

Egypt’s plant protection agency CAPQ has confirmed its dedication to safeguarding the rights of plant breeders before the 2025 table grape season. It has stated that it will withdraw export codes from any farms or exporters found to be infringing on these rights. read more

During what some exporters described as the "most pleasant" table grape season in many years, South Africa increased its export crop by 5 percent, shipping a record volume of 77.4 million cartons. read more

The two organizations believe that this will be extremely problematic in the long run, as it directly contradicts "scientific findings" and endangers the "long-term sustainability of the industry." The aim of this letter, which the German read more

Jaguar is aiming to enhance its sustainability reputation through the introduction of its new Harvest of Hope program. The company stated that its goal is to make a tangible, measurable impact directly at the source, rather than prioritizing extra certifications or formalities. read more

Due to the unpredictable overall situation caused by the tariffs imposed by the US President, the industry organization Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) has now also turned to the South African government and urged it to initiate immediate negotiations with the USA. read more

The need for diversification of South African exports, particularly in the fruit sector, is still essential despite a temporary 90-day suspension announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. This announcement came after a series of reciprocal tariffs that impacted around 75 countries, including... read more

Namoneng Farm, a citrus operation under the Lona Group in Mpumalanga, South Africa, has implemented a solar and battery energy system to tackle persistent power supply challenges. After upgrading their packhouse, the farm encountered substantial energy limitations, as the national utility, Eskom, was unable to meet the demands. read more

Flower producers and exporters in Ethiopia are urging the government to provide more support to help the country's flower sector reach its full potential and make a greater impact on the national economy. Yoseph Abebe, the International Marketing and Sales Manager of Qualirosa PLC, stated that... read more

The CEO of Global Veg Egy, Ahmed Adel, announced that the last few containers of fresh garlic have been loaded for an Egyptian garlic exporter. Adel stated, "When it comes to the garlic trade in Egypt, the month of April is a very important and busy month for us. At the beginning of April, we loaded our last." read more

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump's highly anticipated appearance grabbed the world's attention. Upon the release of the figures, a sense of relief was palpable in countries like Egypt and Morocco, as indicated by the editorial tone in the press and among exporters in these countries. read more

"South Africa enjoys the reputation of being a reliable supplier of world-class quality grapes, and we believe that the growth in the US market over the past five seasons is evidence of this. Industry discussions held in 2024 have shown that stakeholders in the USA..." read more

The implementation of a 31% import tariff on South African exports to the US has raised significant concerns within the country's fresh produce export sector. read more

South African deliveries have dominated the pear market, especially with varieties such as Williams Christ, Cheeky, Rosemarie, and Packham's Triumph. While Abate Fetel from the same origin was the dominant variety at this time last year, it is only sporadically appearing in very small quantities this year. Overall, read more

In the agricultural hub of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Khuliso Madima oversees a fruit and cash crop operation, merging technology with traditional farming. Madima cultivates litchis and mangoes, distributing them across South Africa. Her farm, a family legacy known as Rembander Agribusiness, was. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy, według analityków EastFruit, światowy rynek cytryn doświadczył znaczącego wzrostu cen, spowodowanego ograniczeniami w eksporcie oraz rosnącym popytem. Szczególnie decyzja Turcji o zatrzymaniu eksportu cytryn miała głęboki wpływ na międzynarodowe ceny. read more

In a move to bolster the floriculture industry and support sustainable livelihoods in the Kashmir Valley, Mr. Shakeel ur Rehman (IAS), Director of Floriculture in Kashmir, organized an interactive session with floriculture growers and entrepreneurs at the Malis Training School in Rajbagh. read more

"Z uwagi na rosnące międzynarodowe zainteresowanie i znaczenie wydarzenia, HortiFlora przejdzie teraz z dwuletniego targów branżowych na coroczne" - mówi Dick Van Raamsdonk z HPP Worldwide, odnosząc się do trzydniowej wystawy handlowej, która odbyła się w Addis Abebie od 1 do 3 kwietnia. W przyszłym roku wystawa będzie. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has expressed serious concern over the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on South African agricultural exports, particularly table grapes. "South Africa prides itself on having an export-oriented agricultural sector, and the USA is one of the read more