South African macadamia farmers might face a four-year struggle
Trends in macadamia nut farming margins are showing a downward spiral of lower yields, lower prices and higher input costs. But with good management, farmers should be able to weather the storm.

South Africa’s late table grape regions report good crops
After a difficult start South Africa’s table grape season is now in full swing, with growers in the mid- and late-season areas expected to meet or exceed targets. This marks a recovery after

MENA region must work together on water security
Finding sustainable solutions to water scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa region is more urgent than ever, according to Walid Saad, CEO and co-founder of World of Farming. “Countries

South African table grape export volumes -8% lower than last year
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), in their latest season update, stated that export volumes are -8% lower than this time last year, with a total of 29.9 million 4.5 kg equivalent

"The Piqaboo pear's main attraction is its high price in Asia"
Last week, the Pear Symposium 2023 was held in Stellenbosch, South Africa. An attentive participant, Kris Wouters of the Belgian Fruithandel Wouters, was especially interested in the Piqaboo pear.

Remote-sensing models can enhance Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) surveillance
The IITA–CGIAR team has published a method using drones and satellite imager-based remote sensing approaches for mapping banana farms to guide surveillance for the detection and mapping of the

South Africa: Itac anti-dumping duties on French fry imports lapse
The anti-dumping tariffs on French fries placed on three European countries by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) have lapsed. Itac placed anti-dumping

Del Monte reveals Somalia banana partnership
Fresh Del Monte and Tal Investment company Moze Holding Limited have revelaed announce the signing of a Somalia-based, multi-year banana partnership located in the heart of the previously famed

Promising open market for Moroccan citrus
“We have some reduction on our volume, so that therefore means that there is a nice open market. The fruits we do have are selling very well,” says Stephanie De Wit; owner of Agri Bianco –

Ecuador's banana exports fell by 12.16% in 2022
From January to December 2022, Ecuador's total banana exports stood at 332.79 million boxes, down 12.16% compared to 2021. 26.11% of the exported fruit went to the European Union (-15.36%); 22.31%

CGA calls for urgent political intervention to ensure South African oranges continue to be exported to EU in 2023
The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) has written to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel requesting that he urgently calls for the establishment of a World

South Africa: Grapa Varieties expands global footprint and launches new ARRA varieties
In early September 2022, the ARRA breeding programme launched several new red, white and black seedless grape varieties. This is the third wave of new ARRA varieties to be launched under the

South Africans call for political intervention after citrus stalemate
The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) has called for urgent political intervention after a stalemate developed between the South African government and the European Union in the

"The size and quality of the goods will certainly be affected"
Due to prolonged rains in Vietnam that continued into January, Thomas Walberg predicts a rather poor harvest of cashews in the Southeast Asian country. "The size and quality of the product will