AfDB’s board of directors recently approved a US$2.5mn grant, supporting around 10,000 small horticultural businesses in Tanzania
Horticulture
Challenging stone fruit season draws to a close in South Africa
The South African stone fruit industry has drawn a line under a difficult export season that suffered from low volumes and logistical problems at ports, although improved profitability represented a beacon of light for producer
Avocado farming leaves a positive mark on the environment and local communities
With more than 500 hectares of land and 300 employees, Three Farms, a farming company nestled in the indigenous lands of northeast South Africa, produces around 3,500 tonnes of avocados a year, with almost half of this sold for domestic consumption and the rest exported to either the UK or Europe
South Africa's stone fruit is back on track
South Africa’s stone fruit industry is back running at full speed, with exporters saying they are in a stronger position following last year’s port strikes
Capital increase for Biobest is leverage for further growth
Biobest and Floridienne have reached an agreement with Sofina and several private investors to increase the capital of Biobest by a minimum of €98.5mn (approx. US$105.3mn)