The South African table grape season is currently behind the initial forecasts, however, more grapes have been shipped compared to the same period last year. The national crop estimate is still at 76.4 million cartons, showing a slight increase of about 1% from the inspected volumes in the 2023/24 season. read more

The US has extended the current AGOA Act, which promotes trade between Africa and the US, for another year. AGOA was set to expire this year unless the US government passed a new Act that was expected to last until 2042. However, uncertainty arising from the transition of power in Washington has... read more

"The Christmas and New Year's sales period for table grapes in the European and United Kingdom markets went reasonably well," says Leon de Kock, CEO of Grape Alliance Marketing, based in the Hex River Valley of South Africa. "Sales were good, but one concern was Peru, as they kept their supply longer than we." read more

The question of whether banana cultivation requires an African or South American climate is easily answered. In fact, as shown by Alba Bio OP in Marina di Ragusa (Ragusa), it is possible to successfully grow bananas in Sicily. The company has been conducting experiments. read more

Od momentu jej powstania w 2020 roku, Fundacja ClemenGold w Południowej Afryce wpłynęła na życie blisko 200 młodych ludzi w obszarach wiejskich, gdzie wskaźniki porzucania szkoły są alarmująco wysokie, a młodzi ludzie czują się bez kierunku i nieprzygotowani do życia oraz świata pracy lub przyszłych studiów. W odpowiedzi na to

Since its inception in 2020, the ClemenGold Foundation in South Africa has impacted the lives of nearly 200 youths in rural areas where school drop-out rates are alarmingly high and where youths feel directionless and unprepared for life and the world of work or future study. In response to read more

Heinrich van der Merwe is a beekeeper in Gurué, in Mozambique's Zambezia Province. He has not left home for a few weeks since returning from the beekeeping project on Mount Mabu, where he is assisting in setting up 700 beehives in 9,000 hectares of untouched forest, when he got caught up in the impromptu. read more

Daniel Badger, Managing Director of the UK-based importer Vitafresh Produce, relocated to South Africa in May 2024. Since then, he and his team have been working diligently to establish Vitafresh Exports, a new venture based in South Africa. "We officially launched Vitafresh Exports in November," he stated. read more

Po dowiedzeniu się, że Port Authority poprosiło Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności o zezwolenie na import ziemniaków z Egiptu przez Port w Alicante, ASAJA natychmiast poprosiła o pilne spotkanie z tą instytucją, aby ponownie rozważyła swoją decyzję z uwzględnieniem poważnych. read more

How are the new generation of growers dealing with the growing internationalization of the ornamental plant market? Peter Cheserem, the director at Sian Flowers, a Kenyan rose and summer flower nursery, says, "We research every day how to do things better or differently." He studied in Wales and Australia. read more

The Eden Gold™ pear plantings and volumes are expected to experience significant growth starting next year. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, who developed the pear variety TP15-41 marketed as Eden Gold, recently returned from a trip to South Africa and stated, "Plantings will increase around the read more

An agricultural outlook report has revealed that Morocco will maintain its position as a major provider of fresh tomatoes to the European Union from 2024 to 2035. The report also highlights a changing landscape in the EU's agricultural market, with a projected rise. read more

Despite the complexities in diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States, South Africa will continue to enjoy preferential access to the US market through 2025. This decision follows the Office of the US Trade Representative's annual review under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. read more

South Africa's diminished litchi harvest due to poor fruit setting, cold weather, and subsequent sunburn damage will leave many without their favorite holiday fruit this summer. In a related development, litchis are being sold at Checkers retailer for R99.99 (5.2 euros) per one kilogram carton. read more

South African growers and exporters are "overjoyed" that Thailand has once again opened its doors to the country's apples. read more

The organic produce sector in Morocco is being sustained by a few key players who are resisting the temptation of conventional agriculture, despite facing significant marketing challenges. According to Benyahia, co-founder of Biomouja, "For us, farming is primarily a passion for the land, and". read more

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

In Oromia State, Ethiopia, the agricultural sector is experiencing a rise in avocado production and exportation initiatives. The Oromia State Agriculture Bureau has set a ambitious goal of exporting 1,200 tons of avocados for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Currently, efforts are being made to enter markets in the region. read more

The season for fresh strawberries from Egypt started with high prices, estimated to be double those of the previous season. However, just one to two weeks into the season, prices have dropped significantly. At the beginning of the season, growers were explaining the price hikes by pointing to a general increase in production. read more

The 47th report of the National Food Safety Authority's Information Centre emphasized a range of thorough inspection and permit issuance activities carried out in Egypt's agricultural and food sectors. Between December 7th and 13th, the Department of Control of Packing Stations and Centres conducted 53 visits. read more

Po zawarciu Umowy o Partnerstwie Gospodarczym (EPA) z UE, która zapewnia kenijskim produktom rolniczym bezcłowy i kwotowy dostęp do rynku UE, inicjatywa ILO-UE ma za zadanie wyposażyć rolników w niezbędne umiejętności techniczne i zasoby, aby poprawić wydajność i rentowność. read more