Kenya's agricultural sector is a key driver of the nation's economy, accounting for approximately 33% of the GDP and providing employment for over 40% of the population, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The export market has shown significant diversification beyond traditional products. read more

W świecie dojrzewania owoców, etylen odgrywa dużą rolę w optymalizacji procesu dojrzewania. "Zaletą etylenu w procesie dojrzewania jest niezaprzeczalna, ponieważ zapewnia on jednolite dojrzewanie, minimalizuje stres owoców i poprawia ogólną jakość" - mówi Sidney Van der Maal z Trofi Pack. Firma ta ma siedzibę w Holandii. read more

The Unió Llauradora has detected that supermarkets and hypermarkets in the Valencian Community are much more tolerant and permissive with the active pesticide ingredients in citrus fruits imported from South Africa than those in

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World agricultural organizations are coming together for the first time to send a strong message to governments at the opening of the G7 Agriculture meeting in Syracuse. At the center of the summit, which will focus on the African continent, is the need to support the agricultural sector. read more

According to Minister of Agriculture Mohammed Sadiki, the Green Deal should not be viewed as a limitation for Morocco. Instead, it should be seen as an opportunity to further modernize the country's agricultural practices, enhance its farming sector, and solidify its position in international markets. read more

The South African berry industry, which has traditionally relied on Europe and the UK, has been quietly working to expand its access to markets in the East for a while now. read more

Vantage Capital, a mezzanine fund manager based in Africa, has finalized a €14 million mezzanine investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS). This investment is intended to support the company's investment program. SPMS was founded by Moroccan agronomists Mr. Samir. read more

ASAJA Alicante believes that the Denomination of Origin Granada Mollar de Elche has been overly alarmist in reporting the damage caused by South African thrips to the crops. ASAJA Alicante wants to emphasize that only the appearance of the fruit was affected and not all the fruit was damaged. read more

Climate change has become a prominent topic in agricultural news, especially in countries such as Egypt. Situated in North Africa, Egypt is one of the most susceptible regions in the world to climate change. The area has been experiencing persistent drought for several years, as indicated by satellite images. read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris has stated that importing oranges from both Chile and South Africa has been challenging this season. The supply has been limited throughout the season, with both countries experiencing a decrease of 20-30 percent from the initial projections made at the beginning of the season. This reduction in supply is attributed to cold weather conditions. read more

Kenya's electricity imports from Ethiopia increased by 88 percent in the first six months (H1) of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, as the East African nation sought more affordable hydropower, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released on Friday. read more

In Nigeria, the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) is being closely examined as a large coalition of over 100 civil society organizations, farmers, scientists, legal experts, and academics is calling for a halt to the adoption of GMOs. This unified position is emerging in the country. read more

The blueberry industry gathered in Morocco for the XXXIII International Blueberry Seminar this September, bringing together experts, entrepreneurs, and investors with local producers in Tangier. The seminar featured a detailed agenda that addressed various aspects of blueberry cultivation, including agronomic practices and... read more

Egipt has reported an agricultural export volume exceeding 6.4 million tons for the current year, according to a briefing by Mohamed El-Mansy, the head of the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine, to the Minister of Agriculture, Alaa Farouk. This figure represents an increase of over 529,000 tons from the. read more

The 2024/2025 Spanish lemon season has begun with high demand and prices due to a transition with minimal overlap between the two hemispheres. "The previous season was really challenging. There was an excess of production, leading to prices dropping below profitable levels, and this resulted in... read more

The Italian strawberry breeder Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) has announced plans to establish new nurseries outside of Europe in order to meet the increasing demand for the fruit in markets such as Egypt and India. read more

Obecnie Kris van der Velden nie skupia się już wyłącznie na szklarniach pomidorowych. Kris teraz wykorzystał swoje doświadczenie, zakładając własną firmę: Veldvision. Dzięki tej firmie pomaga przedsiębiorcom w sektorze ogrodnictwa szklarniowego zwiększyć efektywność i produktywność poprzez optymalizację struktur biznesowych. read more

The risk of the arrival of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Europe from imports from South Africa is very high. In the last month - as reported on Revistamercados.com - eight shipments of citrus fruits from the African country infested with the fungus have been reported. read more

W kluczowym kroku legislacyjnym, Kenia planuje wprowadzić w życie w 2024 roku Ustawę o Władzy ds. Roślin Ogrodniczych, której celem jest bardziej rygorystyczna regulacja sektora ogrodniczego. Nowa ustawa, sponsorowana przez nominowaną posłankę Sabina Chege, będzie wymagała od wszystkich handlowców w sektorze ogrodniczym, w tym producentów, przetwórców, read more

"Zapewnienie długoterminowej zrównoważonej rentowności i sukcesu gospodarstw rolnych w dzisiejszym świecie wymaga skutecznego zarządzania kosztami. Ekonomiczne i operacyjne wyzwania, z którymi borykają się rolnicy, wymagają zaawansowanych narzędzi do monitorowania i kontrolowania kosztów, optymalizacji zasobów oraz maksymalizacji zysków" - mówi Fabrizio. read more