The new study commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation and conducted by Impactloop reveals the economic advantages that flower workers in Kenya gain from the Fairtrade Premium, with education, healthcare, and housing identified as significant areas of impact. The Fairtrade Premium is a read more

Krajem Zachodniej Afryki, który ma dość duże zbiory ananasów, jest Benin, ale eksportuje się niewiele. Armanda Chogolou, CEO Armacar Eagle Agro Business, mówi, że ma nadzieję, iż benińskie ananasy zdobędą więcej rynków. Chogolou wyjaśnia: "Uprawiamy dwa rodzaje ananasa w Beninie, Sugar".

In West Africa, the country of Benin has a fairly large pineapple production but exports very little. Armanda Chogolou, CEO of Armacar Eagle Agro Business, says she hopes that Beninese pineapples will conquer more markets. Chogolou explains: "We grow two varieties of pineapple in Benin, the Sugar". read more

Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest origins 110 years ago as a fruit farm selling extra 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 in. read more

Eksport jabłek z Republiki Południowej Afryki do Tajwanu został zawieszony po tym, jak tajwańska Agencja Inspekcji Zdrowia Roślin i Zwierząt (APHIA) znalazła żywego omacnicy jabłkowca na przesyłce w swoim oddziale w Keelung. read more

"In the world of horticulture, every investment must deliver exceptional value. We know that one of the most critical inputs to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) environment is lighting. By now, it's well understood by most in the industry that LED lighting is the lighting technology of choice." read more

Morocco is on track to establish a new annual export record for sweet peppers, as reported by EastFruit. This year, tomato exports, a crucial element of Morocco's fruit and vegetable industry, have also displayed a positive trend. The growth in sweet pepper exports has been particularly noteworthy. read more

Bioline Agrosciences has announced the appointment of Benjamin Desruelle as the new Africa Business Unit Director. Ludwik Pokornoy, CEO of Bioline Agrosciences, stated: "Benjamin's proficiency in operational excellence and customer-centric strategies make him the perfect choice to lead Bioline… read more

The most recent cut-off low weather system that moved across South Africa left behind between 100mm and around 200mm of rain over two days in the Langkloof region. Fortunately, apart from some gullies formed on slopes, no damage has been reported from the apple and pear orchards. More rain is predicted for next week. read more

Egypt, which is confronted with the consequences of climate change, considers agriculture to be a vulnerable sector. Mohamed Fahim, from the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the global effects on crops, including those in Egypt. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's 2022 report, "Towards Climate-Smart Agriculture in Egypt," underscores the importance of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. read more

For many years, AGF-Online has been growing a range of products on German soil. In 2001, Kees van der Meij started small by loading his first two pallets of spring onions into a Sprinter van. Today, vehicles are unloading around the clock, with several scheduled departures from Germany. read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and head of business development and procurement at Abacate International, announced the launch of a new avocado product line. He stated, "This new premium product line represents a major advancement for the Indian avocado market and for our company. The avocados are sourced from high-quality growers and are now available to consumers." read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) in Egypt has increased its regulatory efforts to ensure food safety in various sectors. According to its latest report, the NFSA's Information Centre revealed that from October 19 to 25, its Department of Control of Packing Stations and Centers carried out 28. read more

In Namibia, 70% of locally-grown asparagus is exported to international markets, while the remaining 30% is used for domestic consumption, as emphasized by Carlos Lerchundi, the managing director of Otjimbele Agriculture. Lerchundi expressed his satisfaction with this distribution during a recent press briefing. read more

The citrus season in Israel for 2024 has started off well, but there are concerns about how the longer journey around the Cape of Good Hope to reach Asian markets will affect the quality of the fruit upon arrival. Rafi Zuri, the citrus product manager at Galilee Exports, stated, "Until now we shipped..." read more

Rose auctioneer Erik Wassenaar had a busy week. He was in Kenya and visited a total of 12 farms, all of which are rose growers and members of Royal FloraHolland. Back in the Netherlands, he enjoys the beautiful autumn colors outside. He also notices that autumn has officially begun on the calendar. read more

Fedgroup has teamed up with Verdant Orchards and the Danish development finance institution, IFU, to jointly invest $40 million in agricultural projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The main focus of this initiative is on citrus and avocado production, representing Fedgroup's first foray into Mozambique and Zambia. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have unveiled a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing the agricultural output of over 500,000 farm households in Rwanda. This initiative, called the read more

Spanish farmers have revised downward the official estimates for the citrus campaign, with a production estimated at 5.84 million tons, penalized by high temperatures and the increase of pests such as the South African citrus thrips (Scirtothrips aurantii). According to the Ministry... read more

Taiwan imports over 135,000 metric tons of apples annually, with domestic supply accounting for less than one percent. It is expected that in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, Taiwan's apple imports will increase to 145,000 metric tons, while domestic supply remains stable at 1250 metric tons. The United States and New Zealand are the main suppliers, with Japan following closely behind. read more

Volumes of Egyptian products such as citrus and potatoes are increasing in the Russian market, as reported by Denis Logvinenko from Egyptian exporter Egast. He is currently located in Novorossiysk, near Russia's largest port. read more