The Data Management Platform AgrigateOne's Tech Day this week was launched by South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, live from Parliament where the department's budget report was being presented. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen spoke at the AgrigateOne Tech Day, which was founded by. read more

Bananas grown in the Spanish Canary Islands are not the only ones produced in a European country. In fact, while bananas are cultivated far from the European mainland, near the Atlantic coasts of Africa, there are also bananas grown in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. read more

A deal between South Africa's state-owned logistics company, Transnet, and a company owned by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand and operate the largest container port in sub-Saharan Africa in Durban has been temporarily halted. read more

Two South African fruit growing and marketing companies have expanded their presence in the South African apple and pear industry by acquiring Western Cape fruit farms that were formerly owned by Capespan Agri. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has announced the launch of its new seasonal ocean service, the Korosho Express, specifically designed to support the cashew trade in Tanzania. read more

Morocco is planning to resume the export of mandarins to Russia by the end of this year after a temporary suspension, as reported by Rue20. read more

Légumes de France and the Tomatoes and Cucumbers of France association are pleased with two rulings issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on October 4th. As a result of these decisions, Western Sahara will no longer be able to benefit from the 2019 EU-Morocco trade agreement. read more

During an agricultural technology event, Justin Chadwick of the Citrus Growers' Association expressed his frustration that, despite the private sector's collective efforts over many years to persuade the South African government about the benefits of port privatization, the government's initial attempt at outsourcing port operations fell short. read more

Rwanda has launched a program with the goal of improving the production of cassava and potatoes by incorporating genetically modified varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with the African... read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina odnowiła skutecznie import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci sezon z rzędu w obliczu pełnoskalowej agresji ze strony Rosji, według EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając całą. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has provided an update on the shift from southern hemisphere fruit to Moroccan citrus in preparation for the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. "This year, we are grateful for an earlier beginning to the Moroccan season." read more

A roadmap for negotiating living wages in the banana industry of Côte d'Ivoire has been signed by banana companies, workers unions, retailers, state actors, and ILO under the framework of Decent Work and Shared Responsibility. The approval of the agreement marks the end of a three-year program. read more

South Africa is scheduled to participate in the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, with a focus on boosting its agricultural exports. One of the main objectives for the country during this event is to push for the reduction and elimination of trade tariffs among BRICS nations. read more

Key players in the Côte d'Ivoire banana supply chain, including banana companies, workers unions, retailers, government representatives, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), have signed a roadmap for negotiating living wages in the industry. read more

In recent years, avocado cultivation in Kenya has experienced a real boom phase. The demand for the creamy and healthy fruits from the East African country is increasing worldwide. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is involved in promoting the export of Kenyan avocados. read more

The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) recently revealed that Nigeria exported onions worth N107.9 billion between April and September. The announcement was made by Alhaji Aliyu Isa Maitasamu, the national president of NOPPMAN, during the 6th International Conference. read more

The total number of detections of black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa or CBS) in citrus fruit from South Africa recorded in European ports last September was 7, bringing the year's total to date. This dangerous fungus is regulated as a "priority" by the EU. read more

Rwanda reported a significant performance in its tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with a total of 13,700 tons of tomatoes exported, generating revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). Jean Bosco Mulindi, the Emerging Commodities. read more

"We're talking about the lowest temperatures that the Loskop Valley has experienced in the last 27 years," says Jovann Somers, the blueberry production manager at Roslé Boerdery, "and not just here, but extending deep into Limpopo and Zimbabwe." Black frost in July caused damage to 60 to 70% of the earliest cultivars. read more

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N1.6bn for an intervention fund aimed at combating ginger blight, a disease affecting one of the country's major agricultural exports. Fredrick Nwabufo, Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed the initiative. read more