Spain’s Custard Apple Trade Booms as European Demand Soars
Exports of Spanish custard apples saw a significant boost during the 2024/25 season, rising by 42% compared to the previous year, according to data...
New Apricot Cultivars Designed to Withstand Climate Change Launched by Global...
UK Launches Four New Climate-Resilient Apricot VarietiesHomegrown apricots developed to withstand extreme weather and frosty winters Four new apricot varieties specifically bred for the UK's...
Spanish Produce Imports Surge: 7% Rise in Volume, 13% Jump in...
Spain Sees Notable Rise in Fruit and Vegetable Imports, Led by Potatoes and Avocados Spain’s fruit and vegetable imports saw steady growth in the first...
London Sees 15% Fewer GP Consultations Thanks to Veggie Prescription Scheme
A pioneering initiative offering free fruit and vegetables to low-income families in East London has significantly improved health outcomes and reduced GP visits, according...
South African Citrus Sector Forecasts 11% Rise, Output to Surpass 180...
South Africa's citrus industry is experiencing a significant boost this season, with early harvesting and packing pushing shipment volumes up by 31% compared to...
Six Banks Join Forces with Agriculture Ministry to Boost Cold Storage...
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector, the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries has signed agreements with six...
Tunisia’s APIA Allocates TND 19.2 Million to Boost Agriculture in Nabeul...
Tunisia Approves TND 19.2 Million in Agricultural Investments to Boost Sustainable Farming In a strategic move to support sustainable and innovative agriculture, Tunisia's National Commission...
Russia Halts Potato Imports From China Following Eight-Month Surge
Russia Cuts Chinese Potato Imports in June, Breaking Months-Long Growth Trend Russia unexpectedly scaled back its imports of Chinese potatoes in June, ending an eight-month...
Certification Backlog Disrupts Vietnam’s Dragon Fruit Exports
Vietnam’s Dragon Fruit Exports Stalled Amid Certification Delays, Hundreds of Tonnes at Risk Vietnam’s dragon fruit industry is facing a severe export crisis due to...
Zambia Forecasts 6.4% GDP Growth in 2025 Amid Recovery Efforts
Zambia's economy is poised for strong growth driven by increased mining and agricultural activities, with major investments boosting copper production and infrastructure. Strategic focus...
South Africa Winds Down Citrus Reefer Program to U.S. as Tariff...
South African Citrus Industry Braces for Impact as New US Tariffs Loom With just two weeks remaining before new US tariffs are implemented, South African...
Irritec Group Bolsters Presence in Latin America Through Agrifim Takeover
Irritec Group Expands into Colombia to Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Local Innovation July 14, 2025 — Italian irrigation technology company Irritec Group has acquired a...
Russia Set to Sign New Agreements With Key African Nation
Russia Deepens Strategic Partnership with the Central African Republic Amid Broader African Engagement Over the past decade, Russia has steadily reasserted its presence across the...
Sugar Output and Demand Both Decline, USDA Reports
In its latest update, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revised downward its forecast for American sugar production in the 2025/26 season, which begins...
Countries Restrict Brazilian Chicken Imports Amid Avian Flu Outbreak
Avian Flu Outbreak in Brazil Prompts Global Trade Restrictions An outbreak of avian influenza in Brazil, the world’s leading poultry exporter, has triggered a wave...
Corn and Soybean Prices Set for Weekly Drop Amid Improved U.S....
July 11, 2025 – Chicago : Corn and soybean futures edged higher in early trading Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), though...
Stavropol Bolsters Russia’s Wheat Hopes Despite Drought in Rostov
Russia’s Wheat Belt Divided by Climate: Stavropol Thrives, Rostov Wilts Two of Russia’s major grain-producing regions are experiencing vastly different seasons in 2025. While Stavropol...
Tunisia’s Cactus Industry Blooms: From Staple Crop to Agro-Economic Powerhouse
Arabfields, Habiba Masmoudi, Economic Correspondent, Tunisia — Tunisia's cactus industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a traditional staple crop deeply rooted in...
Algeria and Singapore Strengthen Ties Through Diplomatic and Economic Alliance
Algeria and Singapore Lay Foundations for Expanded Bilateral Partnership During an official visit to Singapore, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, met with his...
Vietnam’s Coffee Prices Edge Up Slightly While Pepper Market Remains Stable
July 7 — Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam recorded a modest uptick today, trading at an average of 96,300 VND per kilogram. In contrast,...
SICAM’s ‘Zero Pesticide Residue’ Program Transforms Tunisia’s Tomato Farming
SICAM’s ZRP program marks a major turning point in Tunisian agriculture. It makes SICAM: The first and only company in Tunisia’s tomato sector to...
