Dean and Deon Barnard, farmers in South Africa, have achieved a global milestone by growing a plum weighing 464.15 g (16.3 oz), surpassing the previous record by 109.78 g (3.8 oz). This record-breaking fruit, harvested from their Oppie Plaas Boerdery, emerged from a commercial farming operation. read more

The new pest and disease interceptions recorded by the European Union in August confirm that South Africa has a serious problem with citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa). The South African country accumulated eight more cases during the last month. read more

Under the Transforming Tanzania's Vegetable Markets initiative, an estimated 8,450 Tanzanian farmers, 60% of whom are youth, are expected to experience a substantial increase in their economic prospects. This initiative, led by East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer (EWS-KT) as part of the Kilimo Tija… read more

South African pears have emerged as a strong force in the Indian market, surpassing competitors from other countries. This change is mainly due to their high quality and consistent availability, as highlighted by a major fruit importer in India. At the IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal mentioned... read more

The meeting started with a summary of the decade of project implementation. On this occasion, special statuettes were awarded to individuals and companies who have been actively supporting the initiative in Karczmiska from the very beginning. Among those honored were: Mirosław Korzeniowski. read more

Wrzesień i październik to duże miesiące dla rambutanu, ponieważ trzy kraje dostarczający Stanom Zjednoczonym owoce. Gwatemala, Honduras i Meksyk są wszystkie w sezonie w tym okresie roku. Zbiory z Hondurasu rozpoczęły się trzy tygodnie temu, a zbiory w regionie Puerto Barrios w Gwatemali również. read more

Coal-based power, the main contributor to carbon emissions in fruit production, is putting South Africa's export markets at risk as the carbon tax approaches. The need to switch to renewable energy is emphasized by Eskom's lack of plans to embrace these sources, despite the potential consequences. read more

ASAJA Alicante warns of a great concern in the citrus production sector due to pests imported from third countries that are advancing mercilessly on lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, and will leave their mark.

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Kenya's involvement in macadamia nut farming has elevated its position as a leading exporter in the region, despite facing challenges related to regulations and market conditions. This progress is detailed in the 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report published by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). read more

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has uncovered a new method used by drug traffickers to smuggle narcotics. In a recent case, a trafficker in Siaya was caught trying to transport a package to Mombasa by cleverly hiding the drugs inside a nylon sack filled with... read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Chinese customs authority. As a result, the revenues of Kenyan avocado exporters for these shipments to China from January to July 2024 decreased by 82% compared to the same period last year. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Chinese customs authority. Consequently, the revenue of Kenyan avocado exporters for these shipments to China from January to July 2024 decreased by 82% compared to the same period last year. read more

Among them are also many companies from Africa and South America, whose harvest windows complement each other optimally, thus ensuring a continuous supply on the EU market. read more

In August 2024, Cameroon experienced a 15% rise in its banana exports, reaching a total of 16,105 tons, according to the latest data from the Banana Association (Assobacam). This increase occurred even though there was a 19% decrease in exports from the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), which only managed to export 2,268 tons. read more

W ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy 2024 roku Kenia odnotowała wzrost eksportu awokado, osiągając 16 000 ton metrycznych, co oznacza wzrost z 14 000 ton metrycznych zgłoszonych w 2023 roku, zgodnie z danymi zrzeszenia handlowego. Hosea Machuki, dyrektor generalny Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Świeżych Produktów Rolnych Kenii, przypisał ten wzrost. read more

A shipment of tomato seeds from CNUS Vegetable Seeds, Inc. in Jiuquan City successfully reached Kenya after passing the quarantine inspection by Jiuquan Customs under Lanzhou Customs. Yang Meirong, the company's manager, mentioned that the customs department provided technology and customs support. read more

In a recent development, Tanzania's avocado industry is poised to receive an economic boost as China has granted authorization for direct avocado exports from Tanzania, a market estimated to be worth over 150 million US dollars. The Ministry of Agriculture shared this news with the Tanzanian public. read more

Sezon daktyli w Tunezji rozpocznie się niedługo. Świeże daktyle trafiają obecnie na lokalny rynek, podczas gdy eksport rozpocznie się w październiku. Ghazi Rouissi, dyrektor generalny firmy The House of Dates, udziela informacji na temat branży daktylowej w Tunezji. Rouissi mówi: "Sezon zaczyna się nieco wcześniej niż zwykle, co jest" read more

Z dostawą jagód z Meksyku już w toku, Gerardo López z firmy Produce Lovers przygląda się, czego można spodziewać się w sezonie malin i jeżyn. Maliny: Wstępne szacunki wskazują, że całkowita objętość malin z Meksyku w tym sezonie będzie o 10-12 procent niższa niż poprzednio. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) from Germany will showcase a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at Fruit Attraction in Madrid next month. Approximately 30 companies from Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Senegal, and Ukraine will be featured at the IPD booth. read more