The European Union, especially France, remains the main consumer of Cameroonian pineapples, while the United States is also a significant market. The Competitiveness Committee, part of the Ministry of Economy, reports that France (59%), Belgium (32%), and Italy (4.7%) are the top buyers. read more

Oak Valley Flowers is located in the Hottentots-Holland mountain range, approximately 70km from Cape Town, South Africa. The region is renowned for its apples and pears, which have been cultivated there since 1899. The flowers grown at Oak Valley Flowers are intended for the local market, including florists. read more

Experts at the Ministry of Agriculture warn that Ethiopia's profitable horticulture trade may face challenges as exporters pass on increasing production and research and development costs to their products. This could potentially deter international buyers. read more

In Nigeria, the prices of essential food items like yam, Irish potatoes, and vegetable oil have contributed to a decrease in the food inflation rate to 37.52 percent in August 2024, down from 39.53 percent in July, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. This represents a month-on-month decline. read more

Salma Diab, the daughter of the late Engineer Alaa Kamel Diab from Pico in Egypt, pays tribute to her father: "In this moment of profound sadness, we come together to honor the remarkable life of Engineer Alaa Kamel Diab, a visionary leader and a pillar of strength whose immense passion for read more

Baby vegetables provide freshness and a variety of colors, shapes, and flavors in a charming miniature size that is highly valued by consumers and the hospitality and catering industry. "For us, they are actually one of our flagship products," says Javier Nedal, manager of Beyond Field. read more

Eksport rolno-spożywczy Republiki Południowej Afryki odnotował niewielki spadek o 0,1% w ujęciu rocznym w drugim kwartale 2024 r., osiągając wartość 3,37 miliarda dolarów, zgodnie z danymi Trade Map. Po wzroście o 6% w pierwszym kwartale, obserwuje się pewne ochłodzenie w wynikach eksportowych tego sektora. read more

South Africa is expected to export more citrus this season compared to last year, with the latest forecast at 165.5 million cartons. read more

The aim is to minimize water consumption in agriculture without risking any loss in yield. Other modern agricultural technologies are also included in the curriculum, such as those related to seeding. read more

W Zimbabwe, producers are working hard to meet the growing global demand for blueberries, despite facing financial challenges and limited government support. Willard Zireva, a farmer who funds his own operations, emphasizes the difficulties in securing financing and the lack of government assistance as major obstacles. read more

W Kenii sektor lotnictwa doświadczył znacznego zakłócenia, gdy setki pracowników na lotnisku Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) rozpoczęły strajk. Ta akcja była odpowiedzią na plany prywatyzacji przez rząd jedności narodowej, wpływając na ruch pasażerów i cargo. read more

At Nampo Cape, experts emphasized the importance of balancing environmental responsibility with financial sustainability in agriculture, promoting green finance as a crucial element for the sector's long-term success. Albert Coetzee from the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa highlighted the essential nature of this approach. read more

Od 1994 roku wartość i wolumen sektora rolniczego w RPA podwoiły się, a międzynarodowy handel odegrał kluczową rolę. Eksport obecnie stanowi około połowy rocznej wartości produkcji rolniczej, a znaczący udział mają postępy w uprawie roślin i hodowli zwierząt. read more

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Crop Research Institute (CRI) have introduced two new tomato varieties as part of the 'Technologies for Africa Agriculture Transformation phase 2 (TAAT 2)' project. These varieties are called cri-Kwabena-Kwabena and cri-KOPIA. read more

Agencja Stanów Zjednoczonych do Rozwoju Międzynarodowego (USAID) przeznaczyła 440 480 dolarów (ponad 7 milionów GH¢) na poprawę produkcji suszonych owoców w Ghanie. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu wzmocnienie handlu i tworzenie miejsc pracy poprzez rozbudowę zdolności przetwórczych firmy Pure and Just Limited. Ghańskie przedsiębiorstwo specjalizuje się w... read more

"This is where we want to be," says Andrew Wambua of Mzurrie Flowers. He is one of the Kenyan growers who attended Valstar Handling's Meet & Greet Rose. Anyone entering the Flower Handling Services hall at the Naaldwijk hub saw lots of roses, specifically Kenyan roses. The Kenyan growers visited the event to. read more

The Italian breeding company G-Berries has set up commercial trials for its raspberry varieties in Morocco, where growers see great potential for early supply compared to competitor Spain. After successful initial tests in 2023, the company is now collaborating with four local companies – Afripick, North Bay. read more

Planasa's subsidiary in Southern Africa, Planasa South Africa, is now two years old and would like to celebrate the occasion by inviting all blueberry growers to a Field Day in the Western Cape area. The event will take place in Wellington on September 26, 2024. Manuel Garcés, the blueberry Sales Director, will be present. read more

The exhibition by Gisborne artist Susan Vorster, currently showing at Matawhero Art Gallery, celebrates the opulence of the hydrangea. This flower holds a special place in her heart, as it brings back memories of her grandmother's house in her native South Africa, where bright blue and pink hydrangeas lined the steps. read more

Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is a viral disease affecting bananas and plantains (Musa spp., collectively referred to as bananas) caused by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) (Kumar et al., 2015; Qazi, 2016; Thomas, 2018). BBTD is considered one of the top 100 invasive species globally (Global Invasive Species Database). read more