Staff Report Nigeria’s fishing industry is under intense pressure. As diesel prices surge to record levels, nearly 80 percent of fishing vessels…
Staff Report Zimbabwe’s berry industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with exports soaring by 50% in 2024. This rapid expansion, fueled primarily by blueberry production, underscores the nation’s rising prominence in the international fruit market. With exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year, Zimbabwe is cementing its position as a key global player in berry exports. The Driving Forces Behind Zimbabwe’s Berry Boom Several factors have contributed to this remarkable growth, including favorable climatic conditions and expanding commercial farming operations. Unlike other fruits such as grapes, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, blueberries have become the backbone of Zimbabwe’s berry exports, outpacing all competitors in production and global demand. Key Export Markets: Europe, the UK, and Beyond Zimbabwe’s berry exports are exclusively destined for international markets, with no local…
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Staff Report In a groundbreaking move for Africa’s fishing industry, Morocco and the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries…
Staff Report Zimbabwe’s berry industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with exports soaring by 50% in 2024. This…
Staff Report Zimbabwe’s young farmers are looking ahead to the 2024-25 agricultural season with renewed optimism, buoyed…
Staff Report Ghana’s cocoa industry, a vital pillar of its economy, is facing significant turbulence. The nation,…
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Staff Report It’s a warm afternoon in western Kenya, and fields of sugarcane stretch as far as…
Staff Report As a global agronomist specializing in sustainable farming and rural development, I have observed firsthand…
Christopher Burke By Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa Africa’s agricultural sector is widely perceived as a vast…
