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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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South African tomato quality suffers due to poor roads, temperature issues
As trade becomes more complex, the linkages between production, logistics, and pricing are tightening.
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Saudi Arabia expands avocado production in Asir highlands with 80% success rate
The primary objective of this expansion is to reduce Saudi Arabia’s reliance on imported avocados.
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Deugro delivers 1,441-tonne INEOS cargo from Oman to Belgium in 38-day voyage
The units were transported by SPMTs and hydraulic trailers at night at low speed, considering size, weight, and local restrictions.
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Ghana’s tomato supply disrupted by reliance on Burkina Faso imports
Strategic investments in irrigation, smallholder support, and processing capacity can reduce this risk while creating new market opportunities.
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Kenya’s exports worth US$1.3B at risk from Middle East conflict
The crisis has also pushed up global oil prices, further increasing production and logistics costs.