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 President John Dramani Mahama walked the muddy paths of Papao Poultry Farm in Domekwabenya despite…
Staff Report A quiet transformation is unfolding across Egypt’s farms, feedlots and hatcheries. Officials at the Ministry…
Staff Report A seismic shift is under way in Ethiopia’s coffee export sector. The Ethiopian Coffee and…
Staff Report As an agricultural expert with more than 15 years consulting for the African Development Bank,…
Staff Report Cameroon woke up to tough news when Telcar Cocoa, one of the country’s biggest processors,…
Staff Report When an agreement that has been more than two decades in the making finally comes…
Staff Report There is a quiet urgency humming through Kenya’s highland coffee belts. Tractors and motorbikes are…
Staff Report When a farmer in Matabeleland counts his cattle, he is counting more than livestock. He…
Staff Report Cameroon’s agro-food exports are firing on new cylinders as cocoa, coffee, and rubber push the…
Staff Report Ghana has taken a decisive step to shrink its meat import bill and breathe new…
Staff Report The soil of Namibia just gained a new stake in the future of food security…
Staff Report President William Ruto has put a bright, practical opportunity on the table for Kenya’s tea…
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