Fruit
Fruit farming in Africa is a thriving industry that supports food security, economic growth, and export markets. The continent produces a wide variety of fruits, including citrus, mangoes, bananas, avocados, berries, and apples, with different regions specializing in specific crops based on climate conditions
Middle East citrus supply holds steady despite shipping pressures
South Africa’s citrus exports to the Middle East remain on track despite longer shipping routes and rising logistics costs. The...
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Citrus trees and vaccines: KZN support drive targets food security and herd health
KZN support drive targets food security and herd health. In a bid to tackle food insecurity at household level,the KwaZulu-Natal...
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AMT Fresh Produce Outlook | Markets took a knock – but is a bounce-back coming?
This week’s AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe, Director of AMT.
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AMT Fresh Produce Outlook | Prices dropping fast?
This week’s AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe, Director of AMT.
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We love SA citrus for its excellent quality and delicious taste – Chinese consumers
Li Lei, Chairman of the Fruit Importers Chamber of Commerce at Guangzhou Jiangnan Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market in China,...
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CGA hails China citrus protocol amendment as game-changer for SA exports
The South African citrus industry has welcomed China’s amendment to the plant health protocol governing citrus exports, with industry leaders...
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China-South Africa citrus agreement opens new chapter in agricultural partnership
A landmark signing ceremony for supplementary phytosanitary requirements has paved the way for enhanced South African citrus exports to China,...
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AMT Fresh Produce Outlook | Prices about to drop?
This week’s AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe, Director of AMT.
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SA opens new trade route as first grape shipment lands in Philippines
South Africa has officially opened a new agricultural export corridor to Southeast Asia, with the first shipment of locally produced...
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From pineapple waste to global markets: Eastern Cape businesses step up export ambitions
In Bathurst, a small Eastern Cape town known for its towering Big Pineapple, a quiet innovation is turning agricultural waste...
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Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.