The Orange Growers Association (OGA), a prominent non-profit organization committed to supporting Ghana's citrus industry, has officially opened its new headquarters in Akim Oda, Eastern Region. This milestone signifies a crucial moment in the association's efforts to revitalize and improve the citrus sector in the country. read more

An agriculturist, Ambassador Oluwasegun Alab, has revealed that Nigeria is losing N50 million daily from importing pineapples, despite being the eighth largest producer globally with an annual output of around 1,607,200 metric tons. During a press briefing at the National Assembly, Alabi... read more

The Moroccan avocado campaign is expected to begin in week 38/39 for green skin varieties, and week 43 for Hass avocados. Unless there is a climatic accident, volumes are projected to significantly increase with an unprecedented volume. According to Youssef Elkhlifi from Avonature, the volume is estimated to be around 80. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie do tej pory charakteryzował się obfitymi ilościami owoców i cenami, które nie spełniły oczekiwań eksporterów - powiedział Walaa Elhabbal, dyrektor generalny Overview Trading Company. Plantator mówi: "Tegoroczna produkcja jest znacznie wyższa ilościowo niż w zeszłym roku. Jest to spowodowane. read more

W ciągu ostatnich dwóch sezonów plantacje orzechów macadamia napotkały trudności finansowe z powodu spadających cen i rosnących kosztów produkcji, z niewielkimi oczekiwaniami natychmiastowej poprawy. Sytuacja ta wymaga ponownej oceny strategii zarządzania sadem w celu zapewnienia zrównoważonego rozwoju. read more

This week in the fruit market, New Zealand apples and South African oranges continue to arrive in limited quantities, driving up prices. According to traders, the price of New Zealand apples has risen by more than 10% compared to two weeks ago, making them relatively expensive. South African oranges are also in short supply. read more

Abs van Rooyen commented at the gala dinner celebrating three decades since he took over a small banana tissue lab, which was operated from a farm house garage in Letsitele, a town on the banks of the Letaba River that was established in the 1950s, that only about 7% of businesses survive for thirty years. read more

"Egyptian exporters of all crops are facing challenges due to the rising costs this season, especially in packaging. Mohamed Ali, who is a co-founder of FreshDeal, a packaging manufacturer, sheds light on the reasons behind this price hike and also discusses the current trends in Egypt's agricultural packaging industry." read more

The region of Souss Massa in central Morocco is renowned for its cultivation of early vegetables. However, in recent years, the production of soft fruits in this area has been on the rise, with an increasing number of farmers entering this sector. Ittou Aouragh, a soft fruit farmer in the Souss Massa region, states: read more

A snack-sized apple supplier Rockit Global is preparing for its Back to School campaign in the Middle East, which is considered a crucial sales period in the Middle East and North Africa region. read more

In the economic year 2022/23 (July-June), Egypt has risen to become the third largest supplier of fresh strawberries after Kazakhstan, with a total of 280 tons leading the way. For comparison: In the previous four economic years, the annual export of this berry was read more

The agricultural organization La Unió Llauradora has reported the presence of the South African thrips in plots in the Camp de Morvedre region, where it is causing significant damage. This follows previous detections in the regions of Vega Baja, Safor, La Ribera, and Plana Baixa. read more

During a recent Cabinet meeting, it was announced that South Africa has achieved 148 days without load shedding, marking a significant milestone in the country's energy sector. This period also witnessed a decrease in the use of open cycle gas turbines (OCGT), resulting in a saving of R10.21 billion. read more

Morocco has reached a major achievement in its blueberry exports, breaking a new record during the 2023/24 season (from July to June). According to EastFruit, the country not only increased its reach in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also showed impressive growth. read more

Marocco osiągnęło znaczący kamień milowy w eksporcie borówek, ustanawiając nowy rekord w sezonie 2023/24 (od lipca do czerwca). Według EastFruit, kraj nie tylko zwiększył swoją obecność na wszystkich głównych rynkach eksportowych świeżych borówek, ale także wykazał znaczący wzrost.

In the 2023/24 season (from July to June), Morocco achieved a significant milestone in its blueberry exports, setting a new record. According to EastFruit, the country not only expanded its presence in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also demonstrated remarkable growth. read more

Avocado has become an important agricultural export and source of livelihood for many small-scale producers in East Africa. Avocado production has seen significant growth in the region, especially in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The region's diverse climatic... read more

Preparations for the upcoming Moroccan soft fruit season are advancing as the sector bounces back from challenging years that were characterized by climatic risks and business setbacks. Zouhir Disouria, a producer in the Larache region, stated, "Growers in the region are getting ready, tending to the soil, placing orders for plants, and... read more

A key sector for Africa's development. This is how Renzo Piraccini, the president of Macfrut (a fair scheduled to take place in Rimini from May 6th to 8th, 2025), spoke about the fruit and vegetable industry during the event "Africa, Italy, Europe: a new cooperation for sustainable development". read more

W tym roku Kazachstan wyłonił się jako jeden z najszybciej rozwijających się rynków dla egipskich produktów owocowo-warzywnych, według EastFruit. Egipt przejął przewodnictwo w trudnej kategorii eksportu świeżych truskawek na rynek kazachski. "Egipt stał się trzecim największym dostawcą read more

Zasoby i jakość owoców cytrusowych z Półkuli Południowej w tym roku zostały znacząco dotknięte niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi. W rezultacie, pierwsza część sezonu hiszpańskich mandarynek, klementyn i pomarańczy zapowiada się dobrze. "Sezon południowoafrykańskich mandarynek i pomarańczy będzie" read more