The most recent cut-off low weather system that moved across South Africa left behind between 100mm and around 200mm of rain over two days in the Langkloof region. Fortunately, apart from some gullies formed on slopes, no damage has been reported from the apple and pear orchards. More rain is predicted for next week. read more

Egypt, which is confronted with the consequences of climate change, considers agriculture to be a vulnerable sector. Mohamed Fahim, from the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the global effects on crops, including those in Egypt. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's 2022 report, "Towards Climate-Smart Agriculture in Egypt," underscores the importance of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. read more

For many years, AGF-Online has been growing a range of products on German soil. In 2001, Kees van der Meij started small by loading his first two pallets of spring onions into a Sprinter van. Today, vehicles are unloading around the clock, with several scheduled departures from Germany. read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and head of business development and procurement at Abacate International, announced the launch of a new avocado product line. He stated, "This new premium product line represents a major advancement for the Indian avocado market and for our company. The avocados are sourced from high-quality growers and are now available to consumers." read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) in Egypt has increased its regulatory efforts to ensure food safety in various sectors. According to its latest report, the NFSA's Information Centre revealed that from October 19 to 25, its Department of Control of Packing Stations and Centers carried out 28. read more

In Namibia, 70% of locally-grown asparagus is exported to international markets, while the remaining 30% is used for domestic consumption, as emphasized by Carlos Lerchundi, the managing director of Otjimbele Agriculture. Lerchundi expressed his satisfaction with this distribution during a recent press briefing. read more

The citrus season in Israel for 2024 has started off well, but there are concerns about how the longer journey around the Cape of Good Hope to reach Asian markets will affect the quality of the fruit upon arrival. Rafi Zuri, the citrus product manager at Galilee Exports, stated, "Until now we shipped..." read more

Rose auctioneer Erik Wassenaar had a busy week. He was in Kenya and visited a total of 12 farms, all of which are rose growers and members of Royal FloraHolland. Back in the Netherlands, he enjoys the beautiful autumn colors outside. He also notices that autumn has officially begun on the calendar. read more

Fedgroup has teamed up with Verdant Orchards and the Danish development finance institution, IFU, to jointly invest $40 million in agricultural projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The main focus of this initiative is on citrus and avocado production, representing Fedgroup's first foray into Mozambique and Zambia. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have unveiled a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing the agricultural output of over 500,000 farm households in Rwanda. This initiative, called the read more

Spanish farmers have revised downward the official estimates for the citrus campaign, with a production estimated at 5.84 million tons, penalized by high temperatures and the increase of pests such as the South African citrus thrips (Scirtothrips aurantii). According to the Ministry... read more

Taiwan imports over 135,000 metric tons of apples annually, with domestic supply accounting for less than one percent. It is expected that in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, Taiwan's apple imports will increase to 145,000 metric tons, while domestic supply remains stable at 1250 metric tons. The United States and New Zealand are the main suppliers, with Japan following closely behind. read more

Volumes of Egyptian products such as citrus and potatoes are increasing in the Russian market, as reported by Denis Logvinenko from Egyptian exporter Egast. He is currently located in Novorossiysk, near Russia's largest port. read more

Po kilku trudnych latach, które były naznaczone logistycznymi i innymi problemami, liderzy przemysłu owocowego w RPA przewidują, że nadchodzą dobre czasy.

After some tough years marked by logistical and other problems, South African fruit industry leaders have predicted that there are some good times ahead. read more

It is expected that the first producers will start packing next week, but exporters have stated that the quantities will be relatively low in the first two weeks. The Namibian industry is optimistic about further exports through the port of Walvis. read more

Problems at the Port of Cape Town cost South Africa’s apple and pear industry just under R1 billion (€52 million) a year, according to one of the country’s leading suppliers. read more

The Namibian table grape industry is anticipating a successful export season, with shipments set to increase starting from week 47 through the port of Walvis Bay. read more

During the 2024 Odu'a International Trade Fair at the Oyo State Trade Fair Complex EXPOYO, Mr. Oskar Ayeleso, the Managing Director/Executive Director of Agbeyewa Farms Limited, a subsidiary of Cavista Holdings Limited, emphasized the potential of cassava in boosting Nigeria's gross domestic product. read more

The Otjimbele grape project in the Omusati region of Namibia is planning to diversify its agricultural production. The project's founder and CEO, Carlos Lertxundi Aretxaga, announced a N$120 million investment for this initiative, which aims to revitalize the former Asparagus Agro-Processing. read more

At Fruit Attraction, we met with the management of Pink Lady Europe, one of the most successful brands in the world of apples. They welcomed us to their minimalist stand, which was the work of an artist like the Italian designer Francesco Poroli, who designed both the stand and the shopper bags. read more