Tanzania Coast Regional Commissioner Abubakar Kunenge has urged agricultural stakeholders to utilize the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) corridor to enhance vegetable farming and enhance the distribution of produce between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma. He made these remarks during the Eastern Zone Agricultural, Livestock... read more

In Kenya, there is a growing investment in cold chain infrastructure as the country grapples with significant post-harvest losses in its horticulture supply chains. A 2025 study conducted by the World Resources Institute Africa revealed that food loss and waste in Kenya amount to around KES 72 billion (US$578 million)… read more

Egypt increased its orange production to around 4 million tons during the 2025/2026 season, a 15 percent year-on-year increase, according to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service data. National orange exports were projected to reach 1.9 million tons, distributed to over 124 countries, compared to 1.8 million tons in the previous season. read more

Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. celebrates 10 years of operations in Spain. Founded in 2016 with a two-hectare harvest using plug material from the U.S., the operation has grown to become the company's hub for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), serving customers in 52 countries. read more

BioWorks Europe has welcomed José Carvalho to its team as the Regulatory Director, to help expedite the introduction of biological crop solutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Carvalho's addition comes at a pivotal moment as the demand for biological solutions is increasing, and the process is often lengthy. read more

South Africa recorded agricultural exports valued at US$3.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 11 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher export volumes and improved commodity prices. Leading export categories included fresh produce products such as grapes, apples, and. read more

Egypt exported 135,000 tons of fresh produce between May 16 and May 22, 2026, as reported in the 19th weekly report by the National Food Safety Authority for that year. These exports were part of a total of 5,440 food consignments sent by 1,484 exporting companies to 191 countries. Among these exports, fruit accounted for 88,000 tons. read more

Morocco has continued to increase its lemon exports, exceeding last season's numbers in the first six months of 2025/26, as reported by EastFruit. Between October 2025 and March 2026, the country exported 11,400 tons of lemons, with a total value of over USD 6 million. This marks a 17% rise compared to the previous period. read more

Morocco continued to increase its lemon exports during the first half of the 2025/26 season, as reported by EastFruit. From October 2025 to March 2026, the country exported 11,400 tons of lemons worth over US$6 million. This export volume was 17% higher than the total achieved during this period last year. read more

Hortgro has appointed Jacques du Preez as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2026. He succeeds Anton Rabe, who is retiring after leading the South African deciduous fruit industry through multiple industry changes, including deregulation in 1997. Du Preez currently serves as General Manager. read more

South Africa is now officially the world's largest citrus exporter, and it's companies like the FPT Group, operator of private port terminals at Durban, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), and Cape Town, that make the last leg happen. Recent floods have caused major disruptions in the Eastern and Western Cape regions. read more

South Africa: Pick n Pay is making progress on all six of its strategic priorities as investment in the turnaround gains momentum. Pick n Pay announced its results for the 52 weeks ending on March 1, 2026 (FY26), showing steady advancement in its multi-year turnaround strategy, with underlying... read more

At the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria, greenhouse production, livestock systems, and campus infrastructure projects have been expanded alongside research and training activities focused on food production systems and applied agriculture. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor [...] read more

The recent stormy weather and floods in South Africa's Western Cape region are not expected to impact the export volumes of South African citrus to the US. However, the bulk shipment program from Cape Town to the American East Coast will start slightly later. read more

The sixth edition of the Morocco Tomato Conference took place on May 21 in Agadir. The event brought together key players in the Moroccan tomato industry to discuss pressing issues shaping the 2025–2026 season and the sector as a whole. According to Siham Zahidi of Green Smile, the event's read more

Polskie plantatorzy rozpoczęli rekrutację pracowników na sezonowe zbiory truskawek, malin i borówek. Według informacji przytoczonych przez Farmera, oferty dla pracowników zagranicznych stają się coraz bardziej konkurencyjne, oferując wyższe wynagrodzenie, darmowe zakwaterowanie i ograniczone wymagania kwalifikacyjne. read more

Valenciaport took part in the Logismed Casablanca trade fair, which focuses on logistics and supply chain operations in North Africa. The goal was to enhance its presence in the Moroccan market and strengthen trade ties between Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean. read more

The 12th edition of IFTEX 2026 is almost here, taking place at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya. This international floriculture trade exhibition will be held from Tuesday, June 2 to Thursday, June 4, 2026. IFTEX is known as a premier grower-buyer trade show, attracting a diverse range of participants each year. read more

Port International's head of overseas procurement, Malte Storjohann, recently visited citrus growers in South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape as well as Limpopo to discuss the ongoing season and assess the progress of the crop growing on the trees. The focus was on determining the timing of the harvest. read more

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expanded its intermodal operations in Cameroon by integrating the Port of Kribi into a door-to-door logistics solution, enhancing cargo connectivity between Cameroon and inland markets across the region – Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR). read more