Zambia at the forefront of the avocado revolution

Zambia’s agricultural sector has seen an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia shops. This milestone partnership was celebrated at an official launch event at the Shoprite Manda Hill store in Lusaka and marks a new era of business opportunities for […]

IFPA ANZ appoints David Di Pietro and Ben Reilly to board

The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has announced the appointment of two new board members, David Di Pietro, CEO of Lynch Group Australia, and Ben Reilly, fresh produce business manager at Steritech. The appointments were confirmed during the IFPA ANZ’s annual general meeting held on May 15 in East Melbourne. IFPA ANZ chair […]

Polish berry growers shifting towards high quality berries

The Polish berry grower is more focused on high quality compared to a couple of years ago, says Dominika Kozarzewska of the Polish Berry Cooperative. “The Polish production of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries has been shifting towards high-quality fresh market fruits, mostly grown under tunnels. This change is driven not only by growing demand for […]

Moroccan watermelon campaign resumes after losses in Zagora

The storm that hit Zagora on May 1st interrupted a Moroccan watermelon campaign in full swing, but its impact is temporary, and exporters will be back on the market within a few days, according to Mourad Seghieri, CEO of Romana Fruits. The exporter reports a dynamic campaign for watermelons until the storm’s arrival: “Zagora’s watermelons, […]

“Wholesale markets are the foundation of stronger, fairer food system”

The World Union of Wholesale Markets represents 189 wholesale markets in 49 countries, and this week their conference was held in Johannesburg, home to one of the biggest in the world and crucial to food security throughout the region. Food security is the principle on which WUWM was founded. In his opening address, president of […]

Assam targets $1.2 billion in agricultural exports

Assam’s agricultural products are gaining traction in both domestic and international markets. The Indian state government has set an export target of $1.2 billion over the next three years. According to Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, “A lot of products have been exported in the past few years, and we’re encouraging farmers to grow […]

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IIT Kharagpur develops robot for crop disease detection

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have developed a smart tracked robot designed for detecting crop diseases and pesticide application. This semi-automatic tracked mobile manipulator was developed by students in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The system is intended to address challenges in identifying plant diseases and ensuring safe pesticide application. Prof. Dilip […]