Z powodu konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, eksporterzy awokado z Kenii napotykają trudności, po niedawnej rekonwalescencji po warunkach suszy. Napięcia geopolityczne spowodowały zakłócenia logistyczne w transporcie morskim, wpływając na konkurencyjność lokalnych graczy w branży rolnej. Zamknięcie Kanału Sueskiego. read more

The Genoa Agri-Food Center serves as a model for the creation of new agro-industrial infrastructures in Africa. Last Thursday, a delegation from RINA, a multinational group specializing in inspection, certification, and engineering consulting, visited the facility to understand how to replicate it. read more

Egpyt has become the fastest-growing supplier of palm dates to Turkey, rising to sixth place in the exporter rankings last season and demonstrating rapid export growth, as reported by EastFruit. In the past five seasons, Egyptian exporters have significantly increased their market share in Turkey. read more

"Over the years, we have successfully improved the appearance, integrity, and sustainability of Kenyan flowers. It's difficult to quantify in terms of dollars, but when flowers are transported with care, their value increases significantly," says Amnon Zamir, HR manager, who, together with John Kowarsky, has led these efforts. read more

The capacity of the Kouga Dam has dropped to below 9% following recent rainfall, posing challenges for the agricultural sector in South Africa's Gamtoos Valley. The dam, which is crucial for the 132 water users in the valley, sustains citrus, cash crops, and dairy farming. The expected decrease in water allocations is a cause for concern. read more

For Ahumwire Justine, a banana farmer from Shuku in southwest Uganda, a rain and hailstorm last October emphasized the vulnerability of her plantation to extreme weather. The storm destroyed 300 of her banana trees and killed two cows. This event brought to light the challenges that farmers in such regions face... read more

The South African exporter, Pomona Fruit, specializing in pome fruit, citrus, table grapes, and stone fruit exports to Russia, has reported that the market is functioning normally. Stephen Paulsen, responsible for sales at Pomona, has returned from a recent visit to Russia to oversee the arrival of their products. read more

Khaled Alhabouny, the manager at Egyptian exporter Alhabouny Group, anticipates that this season will be outstanding for Egyptian oranges. Favorable climatic conditions are expected to result in an abundance of high-quality produce. read more

Between January and August of this year, Moroccan suppliers exported almost 150,000 tonnes of sweet peppers, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by EastFruit. The organization anticipates that Morocco will achieve a new record for annual exports in 2024. read more

For some time now, insiders in the South African citrus industry have been advocating for the idea that citrus growers worldwide should unite to tackle the common challenges they all encounter. read more

Among other speakers, Dr. Hans Schippe from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will inform about climate change in North Africa and Southern Europe and present future scenarios for agriculture in that region as the Head of the Southern German Climate Office in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen. read more

A new season of strawberries is beginning in the Larache region, known as the main hub for red fruit production in Morocco. The industry remains volatile, with yearly fluctuations in planting decisions. Local grower Oussama Baioua stated, "We've finished planting." read more

The Loskop Valley in Limpopo Province is starting its grape season in good condition. Although one farm was hit by a hail shower last week, the impact will be minimal. Overall, the European grape market is in a great position as the 2024/2025 grape season begins. The Orange River region in the Northern Cape is also expected to have a successful grape season. read more

International mission in two Continents for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain trade fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. The first mission focused on Tunisia and involved meetings with operators, producer organizations, and. read more

Trzech holenderskich plantatorów zaczęło mierzyć wydajność fotosyntezy co minutę przy ponad 1000 próbkach na sekundę. Robią to za pomocą nowego typu czujnika efektywności fotosyntezy od PhenoVation. Vincent Jalink daje aktualizację. "W ciągu ostatniego roku otrzymaliśmy wiele prośb". read more

Egytp has become the fastest-growing supplier of palm dates to Turkey, rising to sixth place in the exporter rankings last season and demonstrating rapid export growth, as reported by EastFruit. In the last five seasons, Egyptian exporters have increased their market share in Turkey. read more

Zgodnie z typową cyklicznością powierzchni upraw czosnku, po ograniczonej powierzchni w zeszłym sezonie, plantatorzy w Egipcie podwoili w tym roku obszar uprawy czosnku - powiedział Mohamed Shaaban, dyrektor generalny firmy Garlico. Plantator twierdzi: "Zeszły sezon był bardzo udany, z bardzo wysokim popytem zarówno na rynku lokalnym, jak i międzynarodowym". read more

Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest start 111 years ago as a fruit farm selling excess trees. Today, led by Jimie Malan Jr., the company is a leading name in the garden plant industry in South Africa, and also exports indigenous plants to markets worldwide. read more

Maroko is about to establish a new annual export record for bell peppers, according to EastFruit. This year, tomato exports, a crucial part of Morocco's fruit and vegetable sector, have also displayed a positive trend. The growth in bell pepper exports has been particularly impressive. read more

Rząd ujawnił we wtorek, że Indie wyraziły zgodę na umożliwienie keniańskim plantatorom awokado dostępu do ich rynku. To wydarzenie nastąpiło po wirtualnym 10. posiedzeniu Wspólnego Komitetu ds. Handlu na Poziomie Technicznym między Kenią i Indiami, otwierając drogę do dyskusji na wyższym szczeblu w celu usunięcia barier pozataryfowych. read more