"Zabadiya is the most popular mango variety this season."
2024-08-29 00:00
Mangoes are the main fruit - by volume - currently exported from Egypt. The season is marked by a high production volume, which has resulted in a great deal of competition between exporters and a disparity in their assessment of the success of the campaign. For his part, Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of
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The Medjool industry in Egypt, which is experiencing unprecedented growth, is facing various challenges this season. Ramadan Sayyad, the export manager of Palm Hills Dates, stated that the season has been intense. Ramadan said: "In the last five years, Egypt has significantly expanded its cultivation of Medjool dates."
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India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangladesh are important markets for South African apples and pears. Eon Smit, the commercial director of Fruitworks based in Paarl, says, "Asia Fruit Logistica is a platform where the three companies come together to interact and explore our current opportunities."
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Egyptian super-mangoes are poised to conquer Southeast Asia soon.
2024-08-29 00:00
Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt's most unexpected fruits - mangoes, according to EastFruit. This seems unlikely, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and.
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Collaboration in the citrus industry in Southern Africa
2024-08-29 00:00
"The collaboration among the participants of the 12th Citrus Research Symposium is crucial for maintaining the safety and global demand for citrus from southern Africa," said Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA). "Our industry has a
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Sánchez offers in Mauritania a model of circular migration
2024-08-29 00:00
After his meeting with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, Sánchez announced the first measure that the Government will implement in the short and medium term as part of a strategy called by the Executive as "circular migration": training.
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"Egyptian sweet potato prices have been reduced by half compared to the beginning of the season."
2024-08-28 00:00
Halfway through the Egyptian sweet potato season, prices are falling due to increasing supply and fierce competition between exporters. Gehan Elshrief, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, reports on the progress of the campaign. Gehan says: "At the beginning of the season, prices were"
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Forecasts indicating a low supply of foreign citrus fruits are already impacting prices in the Spanish market.
2024-08-28 00:00
Imports of citrus fruits from the southern hemisphere, including South Africa and South America, have declined this year. This decrease is already becoming evident in the initial purchases made in Spanish orchards before the start of the mandarin and orange seasons. "South African Orri, Nadorcott, and
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A Primer on Artificial Intelligence for Greenhouse Control
2024-08-28 00:00
Sztuczna inteligencja (AI) zakłóca branże, umożliwiając komputerom naukę i wykonywanie zadań, które kiedyś wymagały ludzkiego przetwarzania. W kontrolowanej uprawie roślin (CEA), AI oferuje potencjał optymalizacji zarządzania uprawami i kontroli środowiskowej dla bardziej efektywnej uprawy.
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"Skuteczne strategie merchandisingowe są kluczowe dla maksymalizacji potencjału pomidorów dziedzicznych."
2024-08-28 00:00
The Heirloom Tomato Merchandising Kit, recently launched by organic grower and shipper Wholesum, is specifically crafted to empower retailers and produce merchandisers in showcasing heirloom tomatoes, highlighting their distinctive appeal, and increasing sales in this rapidly expanding subcategory.
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Lamola from South Africa has finished his visit to Japan.
2024-08-28 00:00
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has completed his visit to Japan, where he attended the ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). Before the TICAD officially began, Lamola participated in a business roundtable with Japanese officials.
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Egyptian super-mangoes are poised to soon conquer Southeast Asia.
2024-08-28 00:00
Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt’s most unexpected fruits – mangoes, according to EastFruit. This may sound surprising, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and.
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'Over-the-top' warnings of impending potato shortage in South Africa
2024-08-28 00:00
Brace yourselves for R200 (over 10 euros) for a 10kg bag of potatoes, headlines are warning South Africans, but a look at the current average potato price of R87 (4.4 euros) per 10kg shows that would be a mountain to climb: one up which, potato traders say, buyers and consumers are highly.
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Rabobank anticipates that Kenyan cut rose exports to Europe will increasingly be transported by sea.
2024-08-28 00:00
Assuming that shipping in the Red Sea returns to normal, Rabobank anticipates that Kenyan cut rose exports to Europe will increasingly be transported by sea. This is mentioned in their report titled 'Kenyan cut roses bound for EU markets shifting to sea freight: A 2030 outlook'.
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Packaging costs in Egypt have increased by approximately 45%.
2024-08-28 00:00
Egptian exporters of all crops are expressing concerns about the rising costs this season, especially when it comes to packaging. Mohamed Ali, co-founder of the packaging company FreshDeal, is shedding light on the reasons behind this hike in prices, as well as the current trends in Egypt's agricultural packaging industry.
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Fieldwork Robotics is promising that its new robot, Fieldworker 1, will be able to harvest raspberries at the same speed and quality as human pickers.
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EU agricultural exports have increased significantly.
2024-08-27 10:00
While especially the Spaniards repeatedly complain about increasing tomato and fruit deliveries from Morocco, the European Union was able to significantly expand its agricultural exports to the North African country in terms of value. This information comes from a recent Trade Report of the European Union.
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A 130-year-old South African apple growing company is using modern cutting-edge technology to advance.
2024-08-27 00:00
Agriculture has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from basic tools to advanced systems that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and quality. Leading this transformation is Dutoit, a prominent farming, packaging, and marketing company. They are currently celebrating 130 years of excellence.
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Variations in Ecuadorian banana exports across different markets.
2024-08-27 00:00
From January to July 2024, Ecuador exported 2,316.52 million boxes of bananas, which is 3.6 million boxes or 1.66% less than in the same period of the previous year. This decline occurred despite significant increases in markets such as Japan, Italy, the United States, Algeria, and others, according to.
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Eskom expects a 'load shedding free summer'.
2024-08-27 00:00
Eskom, the power utility in South Africa, is projecting the potential for a "load shedding free summer," as long as they can keep unplanned power station losses under 13,000MW. This information was shared by Group Chief Executive Officer Dan Marokane during a media briefing on Eskom's operational status and summer strategy.
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