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Fresh Produce – LATEST NEWS
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Tanzania targets Russian banana market with investment backing as Ecuador dominates imports
According to the FAO, the country’s banana harvest amounted to 3.26 million tonnes in 2024.
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Zimbabwean berry exports generate US$38M as blueberry protocol expands China trade
The five largest destination markets accounted for 70% of total berry export earnings.
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Kenya approves gene-edited BXW-resistant banana for field trials as conventional crop
Success could provide a sustainable and cost-effective defence against a pathogen that currently threatens regional banana and plantain production.
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Tanzania expands plant health labs with EU-FAO support for export compliance
The project also includes training programs for plant health professionals, laboratory technicians, and inspectors.
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Rwanda to debut late blight-resistant potato varieties Ndamira, Victoria in September
“We have tested the new potatoes; their colour and taste remain unchanged,” Nduwayezu said.