Christopher Burke Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa While global agricultural discourse often prioritizes high-tech seeds and mechanical automation, the true engine of…
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…
Staff Report In a landmark initiative aimed at revitalizing mango production, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal…
Staff Report In a rapidly changing world, the agricultural sector faces a myriad of challenges, from post-harvest…
Staff Report Rwanda's fish farmers can now breathe a sigh of relief as the government extends its…
Staff Report In a significant move to bolster Nigeria's cocoa industry, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has…
Staff Report In a significant move to enhance agricultural productivity and improve farmers' livelihoods, Nyandarua County has…
Staff Report In a landmark move, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Organisation for…
Staff Report At the forefront of a pivotal gathering marking the First Africa Small-Scale Fishers Meeting, Tanzania’s…
Christopher Burke Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa Land tenure security, agricultural productivity and conflict are intricately related…
Staff Report As winter approaches in the Southern African regions of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana, farmers…
Staff Report The South African wine industry has achieved a remarkable equilibrium in stock levels, even with…
Staff Report Mozambique is celebrating a significant milestone as it lifts the ban on South African poultry…
Staff Report As Rwanda joined the global celebration of World Bee Day on May 20, experts sounded…
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