Workers in Kenyan flower farms have been encouraged to report incidents of gender-based violence. Nancy Baraza, the chairperson of the Technical Working Group on Gender Based Violence including Femicide, stated that there are reports showing a significant occurrence of GBV in flower farms. She raised concerns that many of read more

In Lilongwe, Malawi, the first national banana industry conference took place on May 30, emphasizing the collaboration among agricultural sectors. Emily Chirwa, a farmer from Nkhotakota and a member of the Ngana Banana Cooperative, presented ripe bananas and homemade chips. She stated, "These bananas paid my read more

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After ten years, during which Aerobotics, one of South Africa's most successful tech startups, gained recognition as a trailblazer in AI and precision farming, their tools are now utilized by approximately 400 companies. Among their clients are numerous prominent fruit companies, with a significant portion of their business stemming from this sector. read more

Food and agricultural experts affiliated with the African Potato Association (APA) have urged the Ugandan government and development partners to invest in expanding potato cultivation. This effort is seen as a way to promote food security and improve sustainable... read more

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By mid-May, South Africa had shipped about 20% of the current export crop of 92,000 tons. According to sources, from now until mid-October, approximately 2,000 to 2,500 tons are expected to arrive weekly on the European markets. After that, the season will continue until the arrivals by the end of November or early. read more

The mid-season competition has caused a decrease in prices for South African avocados in the traditional markets of Europe and the UK in recent weeks, following a successful season so far. read more

Libya and France are the countries that import the most Tunisian citrus fruits. According to the Tunisian National Agricultural Observatory (Onagri), as reported by reefertrends, this increase is mainly attributed to the orange variety 'Maltaise'. read more

The Belcon Logistics Park will be part of a network of three cold storage facilities that Maersk will operate in South Africa by the end of 2025. The facility will be officially inaugurated in the last quarter of the year, but will begin receiving cargo for some customers as early as June. read more

"South Africa is now, by quite some margin, the largest global producer of macadamia nuts, and this season we are forecasting a 95,500-tonne crop," says Alex Whyte, director of the Green Farms Nut Company, established 34 years ago by his mother Jill Whyte. Right: nutlets of the 791 variety. read more

The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), a Moroccan non-profit research and development organization, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with METFPA (Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship) of Côte d'Ivoire to promote sustainable… read more

"John Kowarsky of Cargolite says, 'It has been an uphill battle, but I'm proud that the concept upgraded the look of the Kenya flower export industry.' This innovative packaging concept is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year at the IFTEX in Nairobi, Kenya, taking place from June 3-5." read more

"It's been a challenging season for us. The European market has presented a particularly challenging scenario, as the supply of fruit from Israel, Morocco, and Spain has generated significant pressure on prices. In previous seasons, there was less supply in the international market from other countries." read more

The early Egyptian grape season started at the beginning of May and is progressing very well, as reported by Mohamed Mzayen, the export manager of Al-Omar. There is sustained demand and higher prices compared to last season. Mzayen mentioned that demand is strong in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and... read more

Kenyan grower Tambuzi Garden Roses has issued a final reminder for participants to join its Modern Wedding Bouquet Masterclass, led by Alina Neasca. The program will feature a tour of Tambuzi's premises and a picnic lunch prepared by the farm's team. If you are interested in attending, please... read more

Coldiretti Campania's blitz in the waters of the port of Salerno aims to shed light on the large quantities of table grapes and fresh vegetables arriving in containers at the Marittima station. An initiative to protect agricultural companies and consumers by ensuring reciprocity. read more

"Jest to trudna walka, ale jestem dumny, że koncepcja podniosła wygląd kenijskiego przemysłu eksportu kwiatów" – mówi John Kowarsky z Cargolite. Ta innowacyjna koncepcja opakowań obchodzi w tym roku swoje 10-lecie, a na targach IFTEX w Nairobi, w Kenii, odbywających się od 3 do 5 czerwca, read more

Mangoes are the second most produced fruit in Kenya after bananas, and they rank third in export value after avocados. With an annual output of around 650,000 metric tons and a production value of €77.5 million (USD 84.4 million), the crop is crucial for food security and the livelihoods of thousands of people. read more

Maersk has announced its plans for the Belcon Logistics Park in Cape Town, emphasizing its contribution to enhancing South Africa's cold chain infrastructure. The park will include a cutting-edge cold storage facility with advanced cooling technology, strategically located near the seaport. read more