Banana cultivation in Malawi is experiencing a revival after being severely impacted by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), which caused widespread damage to local varieties. This disease, affecting up to 16 African countries, results in substantial yield losses, rendering affected plants unproductive. read more

Following the successful collaboration earlier this year, which raised up to €25,000 for social causes, the premium fruit and vegetable brand SanLucar and the football club VfB Stuttgart are teaming up for a new campaign, available at points of sale in the southern German region of... read more

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has deployed teams in anticipation of a drop in temperature and potential snowfall that is expected to affect the region later this week. Despite the absence of an official warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), forecasts are predicting snow in high-altitude areas. read more

Only a few individuals will confidently predict the volumes of South African stonefruit as early as the end of September, but there are promising indications that this year's crop will surpass the export harvest total from last year. read more

The 2024 Farmer Voice survey, which involved 2,000 farmers from Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Kenya, Ukraine, and the US, has shed light on the challenges, aspirations, and requirements of farmers amidst climate change, digitalization, and economic and political uncertainty. read more

W pierwszej połowie 2024 roku Maroko wyeksportowało rekordową ilość świeżych borówek do kilku krajów Europy Wschodniej, zgodnie z informacjami ze strony EastFruit. Eksporterzy z Maroka przewyższyli wyniki całego poprzedniego roku kalendarzowego, znacząco umacniając swoją pozycję na kluczowym rynku regionalnym. read more

The dynamics of the European potato market have been unpredictable since the beginning of summer, with stakeholders disagreeing on the upcoming primary potato season of 2024/25. The juxtaposition of challenges related to seed potatoes and adverse weather conditions, combined with the expectation of record... read more

An artilce on the BBC describes the working conditions in the Kenyan flower industry. The article titled 'Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe' highlights the experiences of flower workers in Kenya. According to the article, workers have to endure harsh working conditions. read more

Floods in Nigeria, occurring at the beginning of the harvest season, have destroyed crops that could have provided sustenance for 8.5 million people for half a year, as reported by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has experienced... read more

Ostatnio przedstawiciel firmy Grower Development Company (GDC) stowarzyszenia producentów cytrusów uczestniczył w Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, znaczącej konferencji eksporterów owoców na skalę globalną, podkreślając potencjał eksportu owoców z RPA na rynki azjatyckie. To wydarzenie podkreśliło. read more

Two prominent Polish fresh produce importers will participate in the online training "Navigating the Eastern European fresh produce market: Opportunities for Egypt and Morocco" and will provide insights on the export potential of Egyptian and Moroccan produce in Eastern Europe. read more

In the last few weeks, southeastern Morocco has been hit by a series of unprecedented floods. The impact on human lives and infrastructure has been significant, with numerous casualties and missing persons reported, and homes, oases, and plantations being destroyed by the floodwaters. Anas Mansouri, an expert in dryland areas, has been involved in assessing the situation. read more

W Zimbabwe, wprowadzenie nowej waluty, ZiG, napotkało trudności, stanowiąc poważne wyzwanie dla gubernatora banku centralnego Johna Mushayavanhu. Ta inicjatywa, początkowo mająca na celu stabilizację gospodarki narodowej, boryka się z przeszkodami z powodu deprecjacji ZiG względem dolara amerykańskiego. read more

Moses Samanga, a 65-year-old banana farmer from Zimbabwe, is experiencing the severe impacts of climate change as his previously thriving farm has turned into a barren wasteland. The unpredictable weather patterns, including irregular rainfall and rising temperatures, have resulted in substantial losses for him. read more

An article on the BBC discusses working conditions in the Kenyan flower industry. The article, titled 'Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe,' describes the experiences of some flower workers in Kenya. The article highlights the harsh working conditions that workers have to endure. read more

Zimbabwe is celebrating the recent approval for its avocados to be exported to China, but it's not the only sector experiencing growth. The blueberry industry is also preparing for rapid expansion. read more

Egyptian chilies will soon be available on the market. FreshPlaza points out that only a few Egyptian chili exporters currently ship to Europe, including Mohamed Awwad, the CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. read more

W celu podniesienia eksportu rolniczego Tanzanii, Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, we współpracy z Tanzanijskim Władztwem Ochrony Roślin i Pestycydów (TPHPA) oraz projektem STREPHIT, we współpracy z Organizacją ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa (FAO) i finansowanym przez Unię Europejską (UE), podjęło działania. read more

The potato growing season in Egypt for the 2025 season has started. Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor for Arafa for Export and Agriculture Development, stated, "We anticipate a successful season this year with potential new export opportunities in Asia and Africa." Abdelhay added, "Our planting season... read more

Uganda is improving its agricultural sector by implementing a digital traceability system to boost the global competitiveness of its fruit and vegetable farmers. The Re-engineering of Uganda's Sanitary and Phytosanitary Inspection of Horticulture Exports (RUSH) initiative is part of this effort. read more