KENYA – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has successfully conducted a new study on cassava pests and diseases in Western Kenya. Titled "Occurrence and Distribution of Major Cassava Pests and Diseases in Cultivated Cassava Varieties in Western...
MOROCCO - Morocco’s government is stepping up efforts to support the agriculture sector, which has been severely impacted by five consecutive years of drought. The ongoing crisis has placed strain on both animal and plant production chains, essential pillars of the...
KENYA - Kenyan flower exporters are urging airlines to address what they describe as a "critical" shortage of air cargo capacity, which is putting the industry under significant pressure. Rising costs and logistical challenges have exacerbated the situation, affecting...
UK - Sainsbury’s has made a pioneering move by becoming the first UK supermarket to offer mushrooms grown without the use of peat, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the industry. The new mushrooms, labeled with the 'Grown without Peat' sign on the...
UAE - Future Food Foundry (3F) has announced a USD 5 million investment in Greeneration, a company focused on promoting health and longevity through sustainable food and wellness products. This investment will help Greeneration expand beyond its original niche of...
NAMIBIA - Old Mutual Namibia has launched a new community-driven project in Gobabis aimed at addressing food insecurity among learners, with an investment of NAD 1.5 million (USD 85,000). The Omaheke Gardens project, spearheaded by Old Mutual Namibia, seeks to create...
SOUTH AFRICA - South African blueberry exports are gaining momentum in the Middle and Far East, with a significant increase in volume compared to last season. According to data from Berries ZA, the industry has exported almost 5,000 tonnes of blueberries so far this...
MOROCCO - Morocco, the third-largest exporter of tomatoes globally, is set to increase its tomato exports by the end of 2024, building on its already impressive performance in the first half of the year. Between January and July 2024, Morocco exported 424,000 tons of...
SOUTH AFRICA - The agriculture sector in South Africa is under mounting pressure from climate change, particularly its renowned wine and topfruit industries. While the country produced 934 million liters of wine in 2023, generating approximately R10 billion (USD 568.3...