International Trends
Farmers Face Hit From Starmer’s EU Deal, Warn MPs
Farmers face a devastating hit from Sir Keir Starmer’s realignment with Brussels, MPs have warned. Alistair Carmichael, the chairman of the environment,...
US–Dutch horticulture ties strengthened during Royal visit to the US
During the CEO Round Table held as part of the working visit of the Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima...
Nigeria OFSP project trains 818 farmers and expands value chain
The Strengthening Nutrition in Priority Staples (SNiPS) project, funded by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and implemented by IITA–CGIAR,...
Oil prices fall after US-Iran’s conditional two-week ceasefire agreement
Global oil prices declined, and stock markets rose after the United States and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire,...
Egyptian garlic export campaign accelerates following Easter
The Egyptian garlic season is progressing, following a trend of rising production over the last few seasons, and appears unaffected...
Kenyan avocado production hits 694 thousand metric tons as exports decline
Post expects Kenya's 2025 avocado production to expand to 694 thousand metric tons (TMT), the highest level on record, exceeding...
Netherlands to host International Onion Day focused on future production
On Thursday, August 27,2026 , the Onion Innovation and Knowledge Centre (UIKC) will host the annual International Onion Day at...
South Africa faces export restrictions in SACU markets
Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique have introduced restrictions on South African agricultural exports, including vegetables. Namibia and Botswana are members of...
Fertiliser made from human wee to help grow new UK forest
Scientists behind a pioneering project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser are hoping to grow their first forest. Bristol-based...
South Africa cuts fuel levy by R3 per litre to ease agricultural costs
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has increased risks to global energy markets, placing upward pressure on domestic...