Nigeria's annual mango production has not exceeded one million tonnes, with numbers reaching 968,780 metric tonnes, placing the country between the 10th and 12th spot globally. The mango market has experienced growth, increasing from $63.65 billion to $67.95 billion this year, representing a 6.7% rise. read more

Beijing is preparing for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, and South Africa is getting ready to send its first shipment of avocados to China. This move is part of a larger story on agricultural cooperation, which is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the summit. read more

The Du Roi Laboratory, located in Letsitele in South Africa's Limpopo Province, is celebrating 30 years of exporting disease-free tissue culture banana plants. read more

The leading South African brand specialist Fruitalyst, which manages the ClemenGold brand, states that Asia Fruit Logistica provides a crucial networking platform for connecting with important existing clients to adjust agreements and explore new opportunities. "At the same time, we appreciate meeting" read more

W ostatnim oświadczeniu Ministra Rolnictwa Botswany, Fidelisa Molao, rząd wyraźnie określił swoje stanowisko w sprawie importu owoców cytrusowych. Minister Molao oświadczył, że rząd nie wprowadza całkowitego zakazu, lecz raczej...

In a recent announcement by Botswana's Minister of Agriculture, Fidelis Molao, the government has clearly stated its position on the importation of citrus fruits. Minister Molao stated that the government is not imposing an outright ban, but is instead... read more

Egpytian pomegranates have entered the market this month. Mohamed Gomaa, CEO of Green Point, is optimistic about the season ahead, despite facing some unavoidable challenges. According to Gomaa, "Egyptian pomegranates will be available until November, with peak harvest anticipated in October." read more

Theddan Farms, a South African apple producer, has emerged as a leading adopter of Harvista™ 1.3 SC, a pre-harvest treatment. The experienced apple producer began utilizing this product in 2018 to prolong the growth period of trees, resulting in significantly enhanced color and size. This application not only benefited the company's Gala orchard, but also improved overall yields. read more

W Kenii, rządowa Agenda Transformacji Gospodarczej od Podstaw (BETA) wskazała ziemniaka jako kluczowy produkt rolny dla wzrostu gospodarczego i bezpieczeństwa żywności. Jest to część Strategii Transformacji i Wzrostu Sektoru Rolnictwa (ASTGS), której celem jest zwiększenie dochodów dla drobnych producentów rolnych. read more

W zeszłym roku Egipt - i wiele innych części świata - doświadczył niedoboru cebuli. Ceny osiągnęły niespotykane poziomy na lokalnym rynku (aż do 300% średniej ceny w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem). Ceny eksportowe wzrosły z 400 USD EXW za tonę na początku sezonu do USD read more

In Zimbabwe, the mandate for exporters to convert 25% of their dollar earnings into the local currency is affecting the resurgence of the horticulture industry. This challenge comes after a period of decline that began after land reforms implemented two decades ago. The country has been working towards revitalizing its horticultural sector. read more

On Thursday, the Moroccan newspaper Les Inspirations Éco responded to a request from Freshuelva for the European Union to impose customs duties on strawberry imports from Morocco by pointing out that Spanish farmers were not only troubled by Moroccan tomatoes but also by strawberries. read more

"Winter conditions can lead to condensation that reduces light transmission and can harm plants. Our special coating is designed to ensure that condensation forms a thin layer of water instead of droplets, which then safely runs off into the gutters. This helps to prevent diseases and maintain high light transmission," says Seiji Matsuda, Head of global. read more

In Zimbabwe, the requirement for exporters to convert 25% of their dollar revenue into the local currency is impacting the revival of the horticulture sector. This comes after a period of decline following land reforms two decades ago. The country has been on a path to recover its horticultural industry. read more

Morocco has set a new record in its blueberry export sector for the 2023/24 season, which runs from July to June, by exporting 67,300 tonnes of fresh blueberries. This represents a 25% increase compared to the previous season. This growth highlights Morocco's growing presence in the primary read more

The storms off the coast of South Africa caused a bulker vessel named Ultra Galaxy to lose its entire load of fertilizer, run aground, and break apart, resulting in a significant oil and marine fuel spill over a kilometer of a remote Atlantic coastal area a month ago. Two weeks later, the CMA CGA Belem... read more

The Egyptian onion season started in April following a three-month export ban. It's worth noting that last season, there was a shortage of onions in Egypt, leading to record-high prices in the local market. This situation prompted the government to step in and prohibit exports. read more

Once again this year, Egyptian sweet potatoes have entered the market in significant quantities. The crop's success in the commercial sector in recent years has attracted many new growers to the industry, leading to occasional drops in prices. Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of Egyptian Emirati, remains optimistic about the... read more

South Africa, a major greenhouse gas emitter, is considering options to reduce its reliance on coal. A study proposes that the country could shift its coal-rich Mpumalanga province, which currently plays a significant role in coal production and electricity generation, towards cultivating citrus fruits and marijuana instead. read more

According to data from Potatoes SA, the average national price of potatoes in South Africa increased by 15% in the week leading up to August 28. This rise followed a severe black frost event in the Limpopo province, a region known for its significant contribution to the potato market. read more

Each year, Egypt and Morocco increase their fruit and vegetable exports by almost $0.6 billion, representing a growth of 12% and 8% respectively. This places them among the top performers globally in terms of these indicators. In fact, Egypt is a global leader in relative fruit and vegetable export growth, followed by Peru. read more