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Egipt has reported an agricultural export volume exceeding 6.4 million tons for the current year, according to a briefing by Mohamed El-Mansy, the head of the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine, to the Minister of Agriculture, Alaa Farouk. This figure represents an increase of over 529,000 tons from the. read more

The ProNatura and Organic Alliance brand, Plaisirs du Verger®, established in 2022 in collaboration with 6 producers in the Rhône Valley, is now expanding to include figs. These figs will be available from mid-August to mid-October and are primarily intended for the fresh market. They are grown in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. read more

With just a few weeks left, the complete list of speakers for the Fruitnet Citrus Congress has been published. Join prominent figures from the international fresh citrus industry to exchange ideas and insights on how to increase consumption in a sluggish market. Experts from various sectors of the value chain will be present. read more

The month of September is dedicated to the Gold Ribbon, raising awareness about pediatric cancers. Luv Fiera, with the Cut-Commissione Uva da Tavola, has decided to support Lilt, the Italian League for the Fight against Cancer, by participating in the Pajama Run. The initiative, promoted read more

Storm Boris swept across Central Europe over the weekend, with the situation currently being particularly critical in Lower Austria. The entire province was declared a disaster area on Sunday morning. A firefighter died during a flood operation in Lower Austria. Hundreds of people had to be rescued. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The latest Agricultural Situation Bulletin from the Department of Rural Economy (Deral), under the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply of Paraná, Brazil, disclosed that the Gross Production Value (VBP) of Paraná's agriculture sector has reached R$ 198 billion. This figure underscores the significant economic contribution of the agriculture sector in Paraná. read more

October is approaching, the month of breast cancer prevention, and the first initiatives are starting. Among these, one stands out: that of Melandri Gaudenzio, a women-led company focused on innovation, which is presenting the Pink Bean under the Melandri Nature&Health brand. read more

Peru is becoming an important player in the global market for fruits and vegetables, with its agricultural exports reaching US$10.545 billion at the end of 2023. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, this figure is expected to exceed US$11.500 billion by the end of 2024. read more

Around one and a half million flowers have been used to create over a hundred animal figures in Volcán, Panama, this Sunday during the eighth edition of the 'Flower Parade', a colorful annual event that showcases the art of mosaic art. "It is an event focused on flower mosaics, as you can see around." read more

Storm Boris swept across Central Europe over the weekend, with the situation currently being particularly critical in Lower Austria. The entire province was declared a disaster area on Sunday morning. A firefighter tragically lost his life during a flood rescue operation in Lower Austria. Hundreds of people had to be rescued. read more

The value of Australian horticulture is expected to increase in the upcoming financial year more than previously anticipated, as per the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The September figures follow the previous Federal read more

Pinecrest resident Peter Fedele is known as a prominent figure in South Florida for his expertise in gourmet mushrooms. He runs Lion Farms on 15 acres in the Redlands area, south of Miami, where he has created a zero-waste, 100 percent organic regenerative farm. The farm offers a variety of nearly a dozen different mushrooms. read more

Grupo Agroponiente has officially closed the 2023/2024 campaign and has done so with some of the best figures in its history. In fact, the company had already been growing above the

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Bursa's black figs have been granted geographical indication status by the European Union. This announcement was made by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli, emphasizing that black figs have been added to the list of EU-certified Turkish products, which also includes Gemlik olives and Bursa. read more

The forecast for the 2024 harvest is 20.7 million tonnes, which is 8.8% lower than the production in 2023. This estimate was calculated using preliminary hectarage figures from the NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) and August yield data from the EU Commission. The NEPG anticipates a 4-6% read more

The Turkish Hazelnut Exporters Association has launched a four-year campaign to introduce Turkish Hazelnuts in India. The event took place at the Turkish Embassy in collaboration with the Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFCI) and was attended by prominent figures including Fırat. read more

Instead of creating unique solutions for each issue, we can provide adaptable solutions based on a standardized approach. With this in mind, we have created the Xcalibur optical sorter. This basic platform can be customized to fit the capacity and specific requirements of each customer, and is offered in various configurations. read more

The grape harvest in the Republic of Moldova is expected to decrease by up to 35% this year compared to 2023, with an estimated yield ranging between 3 and 12 tons per hectare. These figures were presented during a recent meeting of the Council on "Grapes, Wine, Wine-based Products, and. read more

Farmers in Herat are currently experiencing a decrease in the value of grapes, which they attribute to limited export opportunities. The inability to access international markets has forced them to sell their produce at lower prices. At the "Grape, Fig, and Honey" exhibition in Herat, farmers expressed their financial worries and challenges. read more