Physical mutagenesis is an effective method of mutational breeding for enhancing different morphological traits of ornamental plants. An experiment was conducted to study the impact of different doses of gamma irradiation on the seed germination of Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle). read more

Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente reported that the horticulture sector experienced a decline in foreign exchange earnings this year, with a decrease of USD 123 million compared to the previous year. The Minister stated that this year's horticulture exports generated USD 535 million. read more

FP Coetzee from Potatoes South Africa pointed out the significant price hike in potatoes that occurred as a result of decreased production due to load-shedding in 2023. Following a reduction of 1,600 hectares, prices skyrocketed from R42.87 per 10kg to R72.92 per 10kg. If an additional reduction of 2,100 hectares were to happen as proposed, the prices are likely to rise even further. read more

The potato harvest in Egypt has finished, as reported by Yassen Abdelhay from Arafa for Export and Agriculture Development. The export campaign is ongoing using stocks from cold storage. The grower mentioned that "potato stocks in Egypt are already limited." Following a global potato shortage last season, growers... read more

The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has started awareness sessions with the goal of encouraging investment in the fruit sector, focusing on production and export by local farmers. These sessions are being conducted in partnership with the European Union-Namibia Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-EPA) program. read more

For several days, the African heat has not let go of its grip on the entire peninsula, leading to a resurgence in the consumption of summer fruits, as explained by Ms. Cinzia Furiati, General Director of the Agri-food Center of Rimini: "After an initial summer break, characterized by several... read more

The floriculture market in Kenya is a crucial part of its agricultural industry, with a value of USD 861.6 million in 2018 and expected to grow at a rate of 4.7% annually between 2020 and 2025. In 2020, Kenya produced 142,477.8 metric tons of fresh flowers, resulting in an impressive revenue of USD 1.09 billion. read more

In the past few weeks, the area has been hit by severe floods for the second time in two years. This is also the third time in this period that the city has been completely cut off from the rest of the province following the flooding of the Olifants River. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has sent a letter to Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, seeking assistance for the farming communities in Citrusdal. read more

In Tunisia, fruit exports have declined, with a 22.1% decrease in volume, totalling 12,748 tons, and a 30.9% reduction in value, reaching TND 45.5 million up until July 3, according to the latest data from the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). read more

Ceny owoców i warzyw w Turcji zazwyczaj spadają w okresie letnim ze względu na zwiększoną dostępność. Jednak w tym roku trend się odwrócił, a ceny pozostały wysokie. Eksperci przypisują tę anomalię dwóm głównym czynnikom: susza spowodowana zmianami klimatu wpływająca na Turcję. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt is expected to export a relatively small amount of oranges to Southeast Asian countries, but it will still maintain its position as a significant player in the regional market, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Safeguarding the endemic and indigenous orchid populations of Seychelles is one of the aims of a newly created Orchids Collection Greenhouse at the National Biodiversity Centre at Barbarons. The Greenhouse was opened recently and houses a collection of 10 types of orchids that are endemic and native to Seychelles. read more

Martin Inkumbi, CEO of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), emphasized the growth potential of the blueberry farm situated at the Mashare Irrigation Scheme in the Kavango East region. During a visit to assess the operations supported by GIPF, Inkumbi acknowledged the project's. read more

The Coordination Committee of the Pear International Organization, meeting on Monday, July 15, reviewed the expected pear production for 2024. Following an extremely challenging year like 2023, with production severely limited by frost, the prospects for this year seem significantly read more

W Egipcie sektor mrożony nadal kształtuje przemysł truskawkowy, aż do przewyższania świeżych truskawek. Jeśli chodzi o decyzje dotyczące wyboru odmian do posadzenia i ilości zbiorów przeznaczonych do eksportu na rynek świeży, mrożone stanowią decydujący czynnik. "Liczby mówią same za siebie. read more

WEC Lines is enhancing its product range through new container investments. "We aim to boost our competitiveness in the European and Northeast African transportation market by acquiring 200 brand new 20ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide containers and 200 45ft High-Cube containers." read more

"The situation in Israel does not have much of an impact on the supply or quantity of our products," said Jordi Fijnheer of the Dutch company FruitPro in early June. The company imports fruit from countries such as Israel, South Africa, Peru, and Chile. FruitPro is a member of the Israeli growers' cooperative, Galilee. read more

The recent ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) parliament and Kenya's National Assembly is a game changer. This deal offers quota-free and duty-free market access. For Kenyan farmers, especially horticulture producers, this is a significant development. read more

W Nandi County, the Nandi Avocado Farmers' Cooperative Society (NAFCS) has started direct avocado exports to Belgium and the Netherlands, which represents a major advancement in the agricultural sector of the region. This follows the acquisition of an export license from the Horticultural Crops Board. read more