International Trends
Tanzanian avocado exports grow as trade regulation improves
Avocado growers in Rungwe District, Mbeya Region, report improved trading conditions following government measures to regulate and formalize the avocado…
South African citrus exports expected at 210–215 million cartons in 2026
South Africa's citrus industry is preparing for the 2026 export season, with the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA)...
“Ukrainian blueberry sector has demonstrated remarkable adaptability”
The current state of the Ukrainian blueberry industry is stable, but statistical information has been lacking in recent years, says...
African sweet potato project targets 20 to 25% yield increases
The International Potato Center (CIP), in partnership with national research institutions, has launched a multi-country initiative to validate sweet…
Mango harvest in Côte d’Ivoire to start late March
The mango season in Côte d'Ivoire is set to begin on March 28, the official opening date of the harvest...
Africa and Europe must Seize the Moment to Build New Agricultural Partnership
When leaders from across Europe and Africa gathered in Paris for the 2026 Salon International de l’Agriculture, the world-renowned International…
“South Africa loaded 4x apple volumes to India in 2026”
India's apple importers face a tight supply of Gala right now, says Vijay Bhatia, founder of importer Mheet International. "The...
19 tons of contaminated pomegranates destroyed before reaching consumers
Nearly 19 tons of pesticide contaminated pomegranates were destroyed before reaching the market in the Republic of Moldova. The National...
Senegalese mangoes under scrutiny over fruit flies
The West African origins of mangoes are under particular scrutiny this season, due to the "high number of cases of...
Bird Flu Devastates 7.4 Million Pennsylvania Chickens in a Month
Bird flu has wiped out 7.4 million chickens in Pennsylvania in the past month, a swift and devastating loss that...