The word “Soy” itself originated as a corruption of the Chinese or Japanese names for soy sauce; yet, soybeans were a crucial crop in East Asia long before written records began. Soybean first arrived in Africa, via Egypt, from China … Continue reading Economic opportunities in the trade of soya
The production of lemons in the world is growing. Data from the World Citrus Organization (WCO) show total production reached 6.468 million tonnes in 2020. Producers from the EU countries in 2020 accounted for 28% of the total, or 1.87 … Continue reading The European Union is the world leader in the production of lemons
Concerning yields, after citrus, grapes are one of the most important fruits grown in Egypt. Farmers cultivate grapes from Alexandria in the north to Aswan in the south. They produce both early and late-ripening grapes. These two factors result in … Continue reading Egyptian grape farmers seeking new sales markets in Argentina and New Zealand
