Since 2014, Partners in Agri Land Solutions (PALS) has been actively addressing South Africa's land reform challenges in a practical, merit-based way that promotes economic growth, job creation, food security, stewardship, and social harmony. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has released a statement refuting claims that the industry is endangered by citrus greening disease. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk assessment (PRA) that identifies potential pests linked to the importation of fresh commercially produced citrus fruits from Botswana to the United States. The PRA assesses the risk posed by these pests. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa, which is a major exporter of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits, is experiencing increasing energy needs, particularly for irrigation, refrigeration, packing, and processing activities. Solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) could provide a sustainable energy solution... read more

W zeszłym tygodniu mango zajęły pierwsze miejsce na liście eksportu owoców z Egiptu, osiągając liczbę 12 000 ton. Na drugim miejscu znalazły się granaty z liczbą 9 000 ton, a truskawki na trzecim z 4 000 tonami. Raport Krajowej Agencji Bezpieczeństwa Żywności podkreślił, że Egipt wyeksportował łącznie 40 różnych gatunków owoców. read more

Dr. Afua Asabea Asare, CEO of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), emphasized the Authority's program to provide farmers with high-yielding vegetable seedlings with the goal of boosting Ghana's vegetable exports. In 2023, vegetable exports amounted to $15,050,000 in earnings for the nation. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) would like to clarify that, contrary to media reports, the local citrus industry is not being threatened by a new greening disease. African Citrus Greening (ACG) is under official control in South Africa by preventing movement of citrus plants. read more

Osiem eksporterów z Tanzanii finalizuje umowy na dostarczenie Wielkiej Brytanii 960 ton owoców i warzyw, o wartości około 2,8 miliona dolarów rocznie. Informację tę ogłosił Anthony Chamanga, dyrektor ds. rozwoju Tanzaniańskiego Związku Ogrodnictwa.

Eight exporters from Tanzania have finalized agreements to supply the United Kingdom with 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables, valued at approximately $2.8 million annually. This development was announced by Anthony Chamanga, the chief development manager of the Tanzania Horticultural. read more

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has launched a surveillance program to monitor African citrus greening disease in the vicinity of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This program is designed to determine whether this pest is present or absent in the area following its recent... read more

APHIS plays a crucial role in strengthening partnerships, enhancing safe trade, and promoting food safety and security in Africa. This important work improves agricultural practices and builds regulatory capacity, leading to increased food security and trade opportunities for African nations. read more

Morocco is continuing to strengthen the increasing trend in greenhouse tomato exports this year, after the industry's recovery from the crisis in autumn 2023, as reported by EastFruit. From January to July, Moroccan tomato exports have maintained record levels, with the country already having shipped. read more

W tym sezonie produkcja pomarańczy w Andaluzji wróci do normalnego poziomu i ponownie będzie zgodna z średnią z poprzednich 10 sezonów, po wzroście o 22,4% w porównaniu z sezonem 2023/24. "To najlepsza wiadomość, jaką mogliśmy otrzymać, zwłaszcza po dwóch latach, w których pogoda spowodowała bardzo... read more

Hortgro has warned that disruptions at South African container ports, particularly in Cape Town, will once again be a concern during the upcoming South African stonefruit export season. read more

According to one of the leading exporters, the South African industry's dedication and investment in Pink Lady apples is making it synonymous with the brand. read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) demands the immediate suspension of the agricultural trade agreement between the EU and Morocco following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union that confirms that the agreement, amended in 2019, violates... read more

South Africa has sent its first shipment of avocados to China, with Zimbabwe set to be the next African country to meet the growing demand for the fruit in China. The initial shipment, weighing 21,210kg, left Durban on September 14, and is headed for Shanghai. read more

The Director General of the African Centre for Supply, Dr. Obiora Madu, has stressed the importance of Nigeria increasing its exports of fresh or dried bananas and plantains. Despite the current estimated value of the global banana market at $140.84 billion, with expectations for it to rise. read more

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to implement measures to stabilize the nation's gold-backed currency, the ZiG, following a sharp depreciation on the black market. The ZiG, introduced just five months ago, saw a 43% decrease in value. read more

W wrześniu 2024 roku Kamerun odnotował wzrost eksportu bananów, według Stowarzyszenia Bananów Kamerunu (Assobacam). Kraj wysłał 24 216 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 19,5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem i o 4,5% więcej niż w sierpniu. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany wspólnym wysiłkom. read more

FEPEX welcomes the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union which confirms the General Court's decision from 2021 to annul a portion of the agricultural agreement between the EU and Morocco. This specifically pertains to the extension of concessions granted to Morocco to include Western Sahara. read more