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

Wschodnim Sudanie, w tle konfliktu i poważnego kryzysu głodu dotykającego ponad połowę populacji kraju, rolnicy w Nowym Halfie zdecydowali się na uprawę ziemniaków i batatów w celu zwiększenia produkcji żywności. Ten zwrot nastąpił w odpowiedzi na poprawę opadów deszczu i wsparcie ze strony. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector involves growing various stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries, with an annual production of around 350,000 tons. The Western Cape, renowned for its temperate climate, is the primary region for cultivating stone fruit. read more

DFDS has launched a direct ferry service connecting Egypt and Italy, with the goal of improving trade relations in the Mediterranean region. The route connects Damietta in Egypt with Trieste in Italy, making it easier to transport goods between North Africa and Europe. This initiative represents DFDS's first foray into this market. read more

"When it comes to South African citrus fruits, we have made it very clear to our South African partners that for us, sanitary and phytosanitary products are non-negotiable," Sefcovic stated.

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With the beginning of Egypt's new carrot season, there is a sense of excitement in the agriculture sector. This year's crop is anticipated to be exceptional because of favorable weather conditions and enhanced farming techniques. read more

The return to more stable temperatures this year following the El Niño weather catastrophe last year heralds an improved production landscape. According to Fresh Fruit Peru, crop growth rates have normalized in all regions of the country, and the read more

The European Commission, through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), has reported a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa containing levels of Prochloraz twenty times higher than the maximum allowed limit. This fungicide, banned in the European Union since 2022, is prohibited in the EU due to its potential health risks. read more

In western Kenya, at the foot of Mount Elgon, lies Mount Elgon Orchards, one of the oldest horticultural farms in the country. It was founded by the grandfather of the current owner, Bob Andersen, who relocated to Kenya from Sweden in 1920. As a botanist, he experimented with different fruit varieties; however, for several years now, read more

W Południowej Afryce producenci winogron napotykają na zmniejszone plony na eksport z powodu skrajnych warunków pogodowych. Dolina Loskop w prowincji Limpopo, która niedawno rozpoczęła sezon winogronowy, doświadczyła zniszczeń plonów przez grad. Pomimo tych wyzwań, region ogólnie utrzymuje się na dotychczasowym poziomie. read more