FRUIT PRODUCTION

Fruit production part 9: Cherries take the cake

Cherries, like most other commercially produced fruits, are grown in orchards that can be quite expensive to establish. The cherry bush or tree (Prunus avium) has specific climatic requi...

21 Nov 2023 · 5 min read

Fruit production part 10: Grape adventures

Grape farming in Zambia is not a new thing. In fact, it has been more than a decade since growers have started to produce grapes for the table grape industry. Some farmers have even vent...

13 Nov 2023 · 9 min read

Fruit production part 7: Dragon fruit

Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that has gained significant popularity in recent years for its unique appearance. The brightly coloured fruit is also known as the pitaya or pitahaya, be...

5 Sep 2023 · 5 min read

Fruit production part 6: Blueberries

Blueberries are a well-known fruit across the globe. The juicy, marble-sized fruits are a culinary favourite, making their way into the muffins, pancakes, bread and breakfast bowls of co...

20 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

Fruit production part 4: Prickly pears

The cactus- or prickly pear is an interesting kind of vegetation. It is a cactus that is both a vegetable and a fruit because the fleshy pads are conĀ­sidered a vegetable and the parts t...

8 May 2023 · 8 min read

MSC, a key driver in a fruitful partnership between two continents, Africa and Europe

Africa is a fruit powerhouse and Europe is loving it. Over the past few years, the African continent has been providing a significant portion of Europe's fresh fruit consumption, and it'...

18 Apr 2023 · 5 min read

Fruit production part 3: Pineapple in its crowning glory

Pineapples. Who does not enjoy the sweet and sour flesh from time to time? Freshly sliced, the yellow fruit is juicy and rich in vitamin C and fibre. It is a tropical fruit that is grown...

15 Mar 2023 · 5 min read

Fruit production part 2: Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit production has been a hot topic for over two years. Many growers have seized the opportunity to farm with kiwis and capitalise on the demand for this exotic fruit. Contrary...

6 Feb 2023 · 7 min read
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