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Staff Report
- April 30, 2025
South Africa Poised for 3.6% Citrus Export Boost in 2025 Driven by Late Mandarins
South Africa’s citrus industry is gearing up for a bumper 2025 season as export volumes are set to rise by 3.6 percent, reaching an estimated 171.1 million cartons of 15 kg fruit. With late mandarins stealing the spotlight, alongside steady growth in oranges and grapefruit, growers and exporters are cautiously optimistic about the road ahead. A Promising Season Fueled by Late Mandarins Late mandarin varieties are driving much…
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- 19 Jan 2024
Rwanda’s Sweet Solution: RAB Calls for Bee-Friendly Farming Amidst Declining Honey Production
In response to a concerning national decline in honey production, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) is…
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- 17 Jan 2024
Rwandan Agricultural Renaissance: Eastern Province Spearheads Innovations to Slash Post-Harvest Losses
The Rwanda Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, has set the stage for a transformative approach to post-harvest…
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- 16 Jan 2024
From Orchard to Prosperity: The Avocado Boom Revolutionizing Rwanda’s Agriculture
On January 12, the sunlit afternoon witnessed a groundbreaking event as a refrigerated container laden with 22.5 tonnes of avocados…
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- 11 Jan 2024
RWANDA’S ECONOMIC TRIUMPH: CONSUMER PRICES DECELERATE TO 6.4 PERCENT IN DECEMBER 2023
In a promising turn of events, Rwanda is celebrating a significant milestone as consumer prices on its market decelerated to…
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- 11 Jan 2024
Protecting Rwanda’s Vital Lakes: Unveiling the Main Polluters and Charting a Sustainable Path Forward
In a bid to safeguard Rwanda's pristine lakes, an investigation led by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has uncovered…
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- 11 Jan 2024
Battling Mealy Bugs: Safeguarding Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Farms for a Flourishing Harvest
A subtle yet persistent threat has emerged in the heartland of Zimbabwe’s tobacco farms. Mealybugs, the white soft-bodied insect pests,…
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- 08 Jan 2024
Rwanda on the Brink of Agricultural Triumph: Surpassing the $1 Billion Export Milestone
Rwanda stands poised to achieve a groundbreaking agricultural export target of $1 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. The CEO…
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- 05 Jan 2024
Rwanda’s Agricultural Triumphs Unveiled in the 2023 Crop Yields Analysis
Rwanda's bountiful harvests paint a vivid picture of agricultural prosperity in 2023, as detailed in the Seasonal Agricultural Survey 2023…
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- 21 Dec 2023
Rwanda’s Revolutionary Fertilizer Plant Set to Transform Agriculture
Rwanda has unveiled a state-of-the-art fertiliser blending factory in Bugesera. Launched on December 20, this visionary initiative, led by the…
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- 15 Dec 2023
Rwanda Seeds Growth with $2M Agritech Support Facility
Rwanda has unveiled a $2 million funding initiative aimed at providing financial and technical support to agritech startups. The Hanga…
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- 14 Dec 2023
Battling El Niño: Zimbabwe’s Livestock Faces Threat Amid Drought Conditions
The ominous shadow of El Niño looms large over Zimbabwe, as the country grapples with the severe repercussions of an…
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- 08 Dec 2023
Rwanda’s Solar-Powered Revolution: A Beacon of Sustainability Amid COP28 Climate Talks
In a resolute move towards environmental sustainability and resilience against climate challenges, Rwanda is taking significant strides to phase out…
