All Africa articles – Page 7
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News
Maersk clarifies position as Cape Town port problems persist
Early grape exporters consider alternative shipping options to Cape Town’s container terminal as Maersk clarifies its position on using the South African port
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Article
Report reveals fall in climate finance for small-scale farmers
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development has warned that global food security is being jeopardised by a failure to act now
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In search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand
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Comment
Is the removal of tariffs on dollar bananas a betrayal of West African producers?
Reefer Trends editor Richard Bright explores whether abandoning the import tariff on Latin American bananas would amount to a betrayal of producers in West Africa, as the Afruibana trade body contests
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Fruitbox strengthens its operations in Kenya
Importer and distribution company set up by Tru-Cape and Vitanova has opened a new cold storage facility in the country
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News
FPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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Industry pressures government on Cape Town port changes
Pressure is mounting from leading fruit producers and marketing groups over the privatisation of the terminal
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Export reports spark controversy in South Africa
Sati hits out at ”sensational” media reports and says nothing in new regulations is different from last year
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Namibia starts new table grape export season
Strong market expected for first arrivals from Southern Africa due to impact of weather-related events on global production
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RSA government commits to improving situation at Port of Cape Town
Minister visits port to focus on challenges presently experienced there and promises commitment to improve the situation
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FATA Farms embraces options when it comes to varieties
The Egyptian producer is developing new varieties of stonefruit and grapes, while blueberries are the latest addition to the group’s portfolio
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Fruit exporters remain concerned about Cape Town port problems
Hortgro, SATI, and FPEF issue joint statement with Transnet in move to reassure trade that recent logistical challenges can be overcome in time for the new deciduous fruit campaigns
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Houd ElNile welcomes high demand
The strength of demand for Egyptian citrus has come as a surprise to some exporters, particularly from Egypt’s main competitor, Spain
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Seed breeders welcome landmark decision on EDVs
Ruling raises serious questions over the question of uniqueness in horticultural breeding, and could bring cases like the high-profile Nadorcott-Tango dispute to a close
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News
AGOA deal a key part of South Africa’s citrus future
It’s crunch time as the US AGOA debate moves to Johannesburg to settle crucial issues over the renewal of the trade deal
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News
Stable stonefruit crop for South Africa
With the stonefruit season now up and running, the country’s growers expect an improved campaign – but several challenges remain
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Wonderful unites Southern Hemisphere citrus growers
California-based grower symposium is hailed as a special event for Southern Hemisphere citrus producers
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ANB benefits from Norwegian capital
The partnership between South Africa’s ANB Group of companies and the Norwegian Investment Fund, Norfund, is set to develop further
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Boost in fight against False Codling Moth
Pioneering work in the fight against False Codling Moth has been rewarded in South Africa by the Western Cape government
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Pink Star rises to meet year-round raspberry demand
Expansion of Huelva trial with Berrynest and development of production in Morocco with Agrovision marks start of exciting chapter for new berry brand