The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has launched a surveillance program to monitor African citrus greening disease in the vicinity of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This program is designed to determine whether this pest is present or absent in the area following its recent... read more

APHIS plays a crucial role in strengthening partnerships, enhancing safe trade, and promoting food safety and security in Africa. This important work improves agricultural practices and builds regulatory capacity, leading to increased food security and trade opportunities for African nations. read more

Morocco is continuing to strengthen the increasing trend in greenhouse tomato exports this year, after the industry's recovery from the crisis in autumn 2023, as reported by EastFruit. From January to July, Moroccan tomato exports have maintained record levels, with the country already having shipped. read more

W tym sezonie produkcja pomarańczy w Andaluzji wróci do normalnego poziomu i ponownie będzie zgodna z średnią z poprzednich 10 sezonów, po wzroście o 22,4% w porównaniu z sezonem 2023/24. "To najlepsza wiadomość, jaką mogliśmy otrzymać, zwłaszcza po dwóch latach, w których pogoda spowodowała bardzo... read more

Hortgro has warned that disruptions at South African container ports, particularly in Cape Town, will once again be a concern during the upcoming South African stonefruit export season. read more

According to one of the leading exporters, the South African industry's dedication and investment in Pink Lady apples is making it synonymous with the brand. read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) demands the immediate suspension of the agricultural trade agreement between the EU and Morocco following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union that confirms that the agreement, amended in 2019, violates... read more

South Africa has sent its first shipment of avocados to China, with Zimbabwe set to be the next African country to meet the growing demand for the fruit in China. The initial shipment, weighing 21,210kg, left Durban on September 14, and is headed for Shanghai. read more

The Director General of the African Centre for Supply, Dr. Obiora Madu, has stressed the importance of Nigeria increasing its exports of fresh or dried bananas and plantains. Despite the current estimated value of the global banana market at $140.84 billion, with expectations for it to rise. read more

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to implement measures to stabilize the nation's gold-backed currency, the ZiG, following a sharp depreciation on the black market. The ZiG, introduced just five months ago, saw a 43% decrease in value. read more

W wrześniu 2024 roku Kamerun odnotował wzrost eksportu bananów, według Stowarzyszenia Bananów Kamerunu (Assobacam). Kraj wysłał 24 216 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 19,5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem i o 4,5% więcej niż w sierpniu. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany wspólnym wysiłkom. read more

FEPEX welcomes the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union which confirms the General Court's decision from 2021 to annul a portion of the agricultural agreement between the EU and Morocco. This specifically pertains to the extension of concessions granted to Morocco to include Western Sahara. read more

The EU reaffirms the significant importance it places on its strategic partnership with Morocco, which is long-standing, extensive, and profound. Throughout the years, we have built a strong friendship and a diverse and solid cooperation that we aim to elevate to the next level in the future. read more

Sezon truskawek w Egipcie rozpoczyna się niedługo, w listopadzie. Sektor nadal boryka się z czynnikami klimatycznymi i ekonomicznymi, które szczególnie wpływają na świeże truskawki. Elsayed Elgohary, właściciel Marvel Farm, komentuje: "W przyszłym sezonie będzie mniej świeżych truskawek z". read more

Kenya's horticultural sector, which includes fruits, flowers, and vegetables, was reported to contribute approximately Sh157 billion to the economy in 2023, according to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD). The sector saw a 7% increase in the read more

In a recent development aimed at bolstering the citrus sector in Pakistan, the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), and Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan (HZAU) have formalized a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement, finalized during a ceremony at UAF on September 30th, ... read more

South Africa is quickly becoming the top choice for Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. Kantar data shows that Pink Lady sales in the United Kingdom (UK) have increased by 13% in the past year, making it the fastest-growing apple variety in the UK. read more

South Africa, second only to Spain as the world's largest citrus exporter, is launching a surveillance program in Gqeberha, a major city in the Eastern Cape, the country's second-largest citrus-producing region. This move comes after the detection of the African strain of citrus greening. read more

Sezon batatów w Egipcie trwa obecnie pełną parą. „Zaczął się burzliwie, z zatłoczonym rynkiem i gwałtownym spadkiem cen, jak to obserwujemy co roku, ale sytuacja ustabilizowała się pod względem ilości, podaży i ceny. Jest to wcześniej niż w ubiegłym roku” – mówi Nick Bakelaar ze Spotu. read more

The Coordinator of Farmers and Livestock Organizations read more