The production in the southern hemisphere is in full swing. Prices in the wholesale market are good, as there is a smaller volume to trade.

The South African kiwi fruit industry is relatively small, with an estimated 200ha of the green-fleshed varieties under production. The industry has only about 10 growers, who produce 2 000t/year. However, green kiwi fruit yields generally fall short of its genetic potential.

US Kansas yellow corn prices decreased by 0.1% week on week.

Chile grows its blueberries in 11 of the country’s 16 regions, with a total of 18,374 hectares being cultivated. The majority of the volumes are shipped to the United States, and this year’s season has been really prosperous in terms of volumes, quality, and demand, says Karen Brux of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association.

By 2030, the world’s population is projected to be about 8.5 billion people. Global food security is a major concern for governments - zero hunger is the second most important of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Increasing demand for agricultural land putting pressure on forests.-• High proportion of cocoa smallholdings means doubly acute pressure.
• Digital farming tools can help identify farmable forest areas. -