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Turkey's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone in 2024, recording its highest annual export figures to date at $36.2 billion, according to the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM). This marks a 3.3% increase from 2023 and accounts for 16% of the nation's total exports. read more

Starting from January 1st, 2025, an important obligation for the food sector has come into effect: the indication of the origin for shelled and dried nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and dried figs, as well as for some fresh-cut products, including non-cultivated mushrooms, saffron, and... read more

The 64th ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference will be held in Orlando from January 31st to February 4th, 2025. This yearly gathering brings together key figures from the global seed industry to exchange ideas, address challenges, and explore opportunities related to breeding and cultivating seeds. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released its stock figures as of December 1, 2024, displaying the year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear stocks in Europe and the United States. The data reveals regional trends, varietal shifts, and overall stock levels, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

In 2024, Egypt's grape exports to Germany reached a new milestone, with exporters shipping a record 26.5 thousand tons valued at $739 million to the German market, according to a report by EastFruit. This volume signifies a nearly 30% rise compared to 2023 figures and more than a doubling from 2022. read more

W Plant City, producenci wysokiej technologii w szklarniach podejmują nocne wysiłki, aby zabezpieczyć swoje uprawy truskawek przed zagrożeniem spadkiem temperatury poniżej zera. Na farmie Parkesdale, zajmującej 300 akrów przeznaczonych na truskawki, obecnie skupia się uwaga na ochronie zbiorów przeznaczonych na Walentynki. read more

In 2024, the sales of the fruit and vegetable department in the retail sector ended positively, with a 3% increase in volumes and a 4.2% increase in revenue, a crucial figure for the stores' financial balance. This result comes in a context of mild inflation, with an average price read more

The importation of apple varieties into Morocco has been steadily increasing, reaching a new peak in the first ten months of 2024 with a total import volume of 9.3 thousand tonnes, valued at over $65 million, as reported by EastFruit. This figure represents a record high since 2011 and... read more

The region of Los Angeles is currently fighting one of the most destructive fires in recent history, and the conditions that are fueling the fires show no sign of abating. The combination of low rainfall and unusually strong Santa Ana winds is causing the fires to rapidly spread. The largest fire, The Palisades Fire, has grown to read more

In December 2024, Peru exported 2,614 tons of garlic, generating revenues of US$7.5 million. This represents a 19% increase in volume and a 62% increase in value compared to December 2023. The average price of garlic also rose by 36% to $2.87 per kilogram. This strong performance contributed to a recovery in the annual cumulative figures. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released its stock figures as of December 1, 2024, revealing year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear stocks in Europe and the United States. The data provides insights into regional trends, varietal changes, and overall stock levels for both apples and pears in these regions. read more

In 2024, there were no outstanding results for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. The data from large-scale retail trade is still partial, but the effect of the staggered calendar on the figures for the last two weeks of 2024 is evident compared to 2023. read more

Według Północnego Towarzystwa Rolniczego (Sociedad Agrícola del Norte - SAN), susza jest jednym z głównych problemów sektora rolniczego, zwłaszcza dla producentów winogron deserowych. María Inés Figari, prezes SAN, podkreśliła pilność tego problemu. Nastąpił spadek. read more

As of January 1, 2025, the obligation to indicate the origin of shelled nuts, from hazelnuts to almonds, from dried figs to pistachios, has come into force, finally bringing transparency to a sector that has seen a strong growth in consumption in recent years. This was announced by... read more

Analysts have identified a complex scenario within the European mandarin market towards the end of 2024, marked by consumer astonishment at elevated prices and producer grievances over low harvests not correlating with demand levels. Fedir Rybalko, a notable figure in the international fruit industry... read more

Pochodzący z Azji, osa-samuraj stała się obiecującą bronią w walce przeciwko diabelskiemu owadowi roślinnemu, notorycznej szkodnikowi, który siało spustoszenie w uprawach. Ostatnio zidentyfikowana w regionie Nowa Akwitania we Francji, ta osa parazytoidalna mogłaby stanowić naturalne i skuteczne rozwiązanie poprzez swoje read more

The second edition of the Educational Tour 'It's Greenhouse' concluded surpassing last year's participation figures. In its tour of 15 institutes across Spain, this promotional initiative

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Heliospectra AB has announced the launch of its Dynamic MITRA X multi-channel LED solutions. These new lighting systems come in 3-channel and 4-channel configurations, offering precision and customization. They also feature the new Spectrum Design Tool and Dynamic Zoning, which enable growers to customize their lighting setup for optimal results. read more

"Last week, the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) published their provisional figures on agriculture in 2024: bad harvests and price drop. Harvests are up for virtually all vegetables and fruit production is expected to recover slightly (+1.2%)." read more

The International Fresh Produce Association has reappointed several prominent figures from the fresh produce industry to lead its expert councils in 2025. read more