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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

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

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

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

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

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

The aim is to bring together the visions of primary producers, processors, packagers, and suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables. "Sisters" is now approaching the final year of its development, and Proexport is participating in it along with 17 other partners from eight countries. read more

Ahead of the 100th anniversary of the United Nations in 2045, the Vision 2045 campaign presents a series of documentary films featuring prominent figures who are championing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). read more

Throughout the European Union, peach and nectarine yields have been increasing in almost all regions, with significant growth in production. In Hungary, peach yields have shown impressive growth, almost doubling from the previous year's figures. The apricot sector is also experiencing... read more

Figs are a popular crop in Hungary, with fig trees commonly planted in gardens in the country's warmer South-Western regions and near Lake Balaton. However, due to changing climate conditions, alongside oleanders, figs are among the Mediterranean plants that can safely survive the increasingly mild winters. read more

"The initial batch of 2024 zero-residue figs was shipped out from our warehouse at the start of August. Harvesting activities began approximately two weeks earlier than planned due to extremely high temperatures, which hastened the ripening of the fruit but also resulted in a 20% reduction in size and yield. Subsequently, we encountered some challenges with the crop." read more

Certifications have become a fundamental requirement for fruit and vegetable exporters who aim to access the international market. Arno van der Maden, founder of the Costa Rican company N&S del Trópico, has been a leading figure in this industry, offering guidance to producers and exporters in Latin America. read more

Although it is estimated that around 10% of the food available to consumers in the European Union may go to waste, there are more than 37 million people in the EU who cannot afford a quality meal every two days. In light of this scenario, reducing... read more

One of the most authoritative figures in the Italian fruit and vegetable world passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. Claudio Scalise, managing partner of SGMarketing, born in Calabria on May 21, 1958, graduated in Agricultural Economics in Bologna, was not only a great protagonist. read more

This year's cabbage harvest is estimated at around 593,000 tons, with the yield of late varieties expected to have a crucial influence on the final figure. Cauliflower production is estimated at 111,000 tons. The onion harvest could increase this year due to an expansion of. read more