Uruguay releases new citrus varieties
Mandarins and oranges have been released for licensing in the Southern Hemisphere and North America The Citrus Breeding Program of Uruguay has announced that is has released a new set…
An Australian papaya breeding program yielding some successful results
An Australian papaya breeding program is achieving some impressive results as it heads towards the commercialisation stage in the coming year. The program, which began around 10 years ago, is…
Zimbabwe to export 5 000t of hass avocado
ZIMBABWE’S avocado picking season is now underway, with local growers targeting to export about 5 000 tonnes of the fruit this year. Avocados, among an array of horticultural products, offer…
Is Agriculture Key to the Success of African Youth?
The Gold Mine that we are sleeping on I dare say that Agriculture is what keeps the world spinning. That’s just a metaphor, of course. Africa’s economy is inherently dependent…
Ghana sees 6% drop in pineapple exports in 2021
Ghana’s global pineapple exports registered a decline of 6% in value in 2021 compared to 2020 earnings. According to figures from the Ghana Exports Promotion Authority (GEPA), the exports yielded…
The relationship between bees and your macadamia yield
It is estimated that 160 000 bee hives are required to optimally pollinate 40 000 hectares of macadamias. Since there are not that many hives in the whole country, the need to…
Problems associated with Growing Passion Fruits
Passion fruit Woodiness Virus Passion fruit woodiness virus may affect stressed plants. Distorted growth, such as crinkled, yellow leaves and woody fruit are a sign of woodiness virus. There is…
Importance of Mulching
Mulching may be defined as the process of covering the soil surface around the plants to create congenial conditions for the crop growth. This may include moisture and soil conservation,…
Why Is It Important To Prune Fruit Trees?
Timing and method of fruit tree pruning can enhance the amount and quality of your crop. Ideally, pruning needs to be carried out every 2-3 years for the best results,…
Apple Cultivation Guide In Kenya
Apple has excellent health benefits, hence it is recommended for daily consumption. Apples were originated in Europe and Western Asia and spread across the world. Seed grown apple trees are…