Within a few months, it will become apparent which team will emerge victorious in the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge by developing the most effective AI algorithm for autonomously controlling the cultivation of dwarf tomatoes. Concurrently with the participants, a team of experts from WUR has also established a greenhouse for autonomous cultivation. read more

The customs report disclosed that Iran's agricultural exports amounted to 3.8 million tons, showing a 16% increase from the previous year. Topping the export list, pistachios brought in $614 million, followed by tomatoes, watermelons, apples, and dates at $226 million, $139 million, $124 million respectively. read more

In calendar week 43/2024, the prices for tomatoes increased significantly. Loose tomatoes were sold for 1.20 euros/kg to 0.80 euros/kg, long-life tomatoes on average for 1.10 euros/kg, vine tomatoes on average for 1 euro/kg, and pera tomatoes for 1.40 euros/kg to 1 euro/kg. For corto negro cucumbers, the prices ranged from 1.15 euros/kg to 0.90 euros/kg. read more

Afghanistan has exported 6,368 tons of tomatoes from Kandahar to Pakistan in the first six months of the Afghan calendar year, as reported by the Taliban-run Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock. This represents a 2.94 percent increase in tomato exports from Kandahar compared to the previous year. read more

Some types of fresh produce can be quite difficult to clean. For example, blueberries secrete juice that can turn into a tar-like substance and harden like resin, making it very challenging and time-consuming to clean. Snack tomatoes can also split when being processed by packing machinery, releasing their juice. read more