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Namibia spends US$12.5M on potato imports from South Africa, launches local production scheme
During the reporting period, Namibia’s total horticultural import bill reached N$1.7 billion (US$93.9 million), with South Africa accounting for 90% of horticultural imports.
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Protected cultivation drives India’s blueberry commercial growth
Commercial blueberry farming often requires investment in protected structures, climate management systems, and specialized irrigation infrastructure.
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Senegal targets banana self-sufficiency by 2029 as imports drop below 20%
According to producers, the sector is now organized to supply the domestic market between July and December.
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Ecuador’s banana sector develops new trade routes to Saudi Arabia, Turkey amid challenges
“Fusarium is a lethal disease; if left unchecked, it can wipe out the entire banana industry,” Castro warns.
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Uzbekistan records world’s lowest onion price at US$0.38/Kg, shares top spot with Egypt
Therefore, Uzbek onions remain the most affordable across the entire post-Soviet space.