Sunday and Monday saw the highest temperatures recorded for this time of year in years in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province and southern Mozambique. "We recorded 42°C in Kiepersol, which is highly unusual for this season, and we have seen significant sunburn on our young fruit," an official reported. read more

At N&K in Barendrecht, the first South African lychees have arrived by air freight. "We started with the Early Delight variety, which will be available for about three to four weeks, after which we switch to the Mauritius variety," says Lorenza Ciccaroni. Starting from week 48, lychees will also be arriving. read more

The Moroccan Hass avocado season started on October 28 with record volumes, resulting in a decrease in prices compared to the previous season. According to Yassin Chaib, an avocado farmer in Larache (northwest), "this season represents a significant advancement in the stability of the avocado industry." read more

Sezon cebuli dymki w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 rozpoczął się późno z powodu gorącego lata. Według Ralpha Nakhal z firmy Tomna, producenci byli w stanie odzyskać satysfakcjonujące poziomy produkcji, chociaż ceny musiały zostać skorygowane w górę. Producent mówi: "To był skomplikowany lato". read more

Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Saud, signed an agreement last month with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to launch the Water Scarcity Initiative in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

As communicated by Lucentlands Media, this agreement transforms the previous leasing structure into a collaborative model. The goal behind this is to advance agricultural development, create jobs, and position Namibia as a key player in the global value chain. read more

The South African company Capespan has reaffirmed its dedication to the Namibian table grape industry by extending its joint venture agreement with production partner Namibia Grape Company (NGC) until 2045. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) producer association has appointed Alwyn Dippenaar as its new chair, with Michael Vorster slated to take over his previous position as vice-chair. read more

Clementines from Gharb in western Morocco have arrived on the market. Hiba Saoudi, a grower and owner of African&Worldy, assures that "the quality is top-notch and we enjoy a good market position." She adds, "In the Gharb region, we currently have the best quality and size for Moroccan clementines, and in large quantities." read more

James Kariuki, a macadamia farmer in central Kenya since 1997, has been dealing with the ups and downs of the industry, which is characterized by the promise of high yields contrasted with difficulties in accessing the market. Kariuki's story mirrors the typical experience of small-scale macadamia farmers in Kenya, who read more

Supplying fresh, ready-to-eat cut fruits and vegetables to two premium retailers, Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom and Woolworths in South Africa, requires nearly 10,000 employees, predominantly women, from the company In2Food to prepare daily. They hand-prepare over 3,700 tons. read more

Traditional leaders in Kavango East are currently looking into how Namibia Berries obtained land without the approval of Hambukushu Chief Erwin Mbambo. The company, which has promised to create 8,000 jobs and invest N$1.5 billion (US$ 86,355,786), is facing a standoff over the land issue. read more

Namibia Grape Company (NGC) and Capespan have reached a significant milestone by renewing their partnership with a contract extension until 2045. The signing ceremony, held at Standard Bank's headquarters, was attended by leaders from the Namibian government, NGC, Capespan, and Standard Bank Namibia, emphasizing the strong collaboration between the parties. read more

W ciągu sezonu 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień) Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, według informacji podanych przez EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, co stanowiło więcej niż podwójną ilość w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, gdy dostarczono 3 tysiące ton. read more

DFDS has introduced a new weekly ferry service between Egypt and Italy, offering an alternative to container shipping. The company claims that this service will facilitate the transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables from Egyptian exporters to Europe. read more

Since 1998, the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has been focused on potato breeding, an important but often overlooked aspect of agriculture in Ethiopia. Despite a large number of Ethiopians experiencing food insecurity, potatoes have received minimal government investment in the country's agricultural sector. read more

Meteorologist Wayne Venter from the South African Weather Service explains that the hail storms that have been hitting eastern South Africa repeatedly over the last three weeks were caused by three distinct cutoff low pressure systems and the most intense low pressure recorded in South Africa in years. read more

The last Egyptian onion export campaign started in April 2024 after a six-month export ban. The ban was imposed due to high prices in the local market. In anticipation of the 2024 campaign, and considering the favorable prices and the need to boost production, many farmers have since decided read more

The Cobweb theory suggests that price volatility in agricultural markets results in supply fluctuations, leading to a cycle of price changes. In Uganda, coffee farmers struggle to forecast market prices due to the inelastic supply in the short term. Despite past patterns, fluctuations in prices make it difficult for farmers to anticipate their income accurately. read more