Horticulture
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Rwanda’s agricultural exports in second quarter register mixed bag of performance, overall declining by 5.5%
RWANDA – Rwanda earned US$419.1 million from agricultural exports in the 2019/20 fiscal year, 10% down from US$465.4 million recorded in 2018/19. The decline, according…
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South Africa’s expansive blueberry orchard United Exports gets US$3.6m support from IFC, FMO
SOUTH AFRICA – United Exports, leading producer and exporter of blueberries in South Africa has clinched a €3 million (US$3.6m) loan financing from IFC and…
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Egypt’s orange production to rise by 6.2% further propelling exports to reach 1.5 million metric tonnes
EGYPT – Orange production in Egypt is projected to increase by 6.2% to 3.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the market year (MY) 2020/21 from…
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Potato growing regions in Kenya enforce the 50kg packaging rule
KENYA – Potato farmers in Kenya are expected to earn more in coming months after six-potato-growing counties i.e. Nakuru, Nyandarua, Narok, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu…
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Kenya nears completion of new potato cold storage facility aimed to curb post-harvest losses
KENYA – Kenya’s state corporation mandated to formulate and review policies and programmes for MSE Sector in the country, Micro and Small Enterprises Authority, has…