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A greenhouse nursery in Simcoe, Ontario was nearly completely destroyed in a fire early Thursday morning. Firefighters were alerted to the incident at Ryerse Garden Gallery around 4:30 a.m. "The fire was initially spotted by a passing paramedic crew," said James Robertson, the assistant chief. read more

Sezon fig zbliża się szybko, i jest to ważny czas dla Aksun, mówi Akin Soyleyen, dyrektor marketingu tureckiego eksportera: "Bursa Black Figs, znane również jako Bursa Siyahı, to renomowana odmiana fig pochodząca z Bursy, w Turcji. Są bardzo cenione za swój duży rozmiar. read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is projected to sustain strong import numbers for this commodity in the 2023/24 season, according to EastFruit. Nonetheless, final figures for the ongoing season might show a slight decrease compared to the previous one, attributed to a rise in domestic production. read more

LED technology is proving to be a powerful and environmentally friendly solution to combat one of the biggest pests in tomato cultivation, which can cause extensive damage, especially in greenhouses: Tuta absoluta. "Given the problems faced by growers with this crop and the need to offer new solutions, LED technology has emerged as a promising tool in the fight against this pest." read more

On the occasion of The Lifesaver Awards 2024 - an annual event that took place on June 14th at the Cinema Barberini in Rome, bringing together top figures from the journalism, institutional, and entrepreneurial world - Zerbinati, a leader in Italy in the production of... read more

The campaign for Pugliese Fioroni figs is starting with high volumes. There is an increase in the quantities of melons coming mainly from Mantua, both smooth and netted varieties. The sale of Italian peaches and Platicarpa has begun. The quality of Italian cherries is still not high, due to... read more

The harvest of the first (also known as Breba) California fig crop has begun. "Picking started last week and the quality is really good on a good-sized crop," says Marc Marchini of J. Marchini Farms. The Breba crop is notably a shorter fig crop that will go for another week or so. read more

With the apple season virtually concluded, the leading French cooperative Blue Whale® has announced record business figures in all its markets. read more

The cherry campaign in Coniglio di Adelfia, located in the Bari province, started two weeks earlier than usual, similar to other areas in Italy. However, this early start did not lead to satisfactory results as the market was not prepared to receive the produce. Despite good quantities this year, the campaign will end this week. read more

An online florist has introduced a heartwarming Father's Day bouquet created by children. On Sunday, June 16th, numerous dads, grandfathers, uncles, step-dads, and other fatherly figures will wake up to a day dedicated to celebrating and honoring them. They may be treated to a freshly cooked full English breakfast. read more

One ton of peaches and nectarines, good for consumption but destined for disposal, saved in one month. This is the result achieved by Op Agritalia, a table grape producer organization based in Barletta, which reinforces its commitment to fighting food waste by entering the marketplace. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for May 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 1% compared to 2023, reaching 618,436 tons, while pear stocks surged by 18.9% to reach 61,207 tons. In the USA, as of May 1, the apple stocks... read more

Wszyscy kochamy świeże owoce, a większość ludzi na Ziemi, zwłaszcza dzieci, preferuje najbardziej słodkie owoce o najwyższej zawartości cukru. read more

The French cooperative Blue Whale®, with the apple season practically over, announced record turnover figures across all its markets. "This season has been defined by a good harvest both in terms of volume and quality," states Marc Peyres, commercial director at Blue Whale. "However, none of read more

The Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) has released impressive data on Chile's fruit exports in its latest bulletin. Between January and April 2024, Chile exported nearly 1.5 million tons of fruits, reaching a record value of $4.44 billion FOB. This represents a 3.8% increase in volume and a 7.2% increase in value compared to the previous period. read more

The consumption of fruits and vegetables in Spain has decreased by more than 13% in recent years. This figure is significantly higher than the average of European Union countries, where the decrease is slightly over 5%. This information comes from the study "Consumption Trends".

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Critics are expressing concerns about a proposed high-rise apartment building that could potentially create shadows over the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, affecting the sunlight exposure of valuable exotic plants if the project moves forward. "It's not just about losing some sunlight," said a spokesperson from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. read more

The president of Proexport, Mariano Zapata, also highlighted the role of agriculture, especially the Tajo-Segura transfer, in the fight against climate change, and emphasized the agricultural innovation in the sector, which

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According to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), the volume of food exports from Egypt increased in the final week of May, reaching 250,000 tons. This marked a 30,000 ton rise from the figures reported in the previous week. The range of exported commodities included over 610... read more

RAYN Growing Systems is introducing the Inaro horticultural grow light. The company claims that it is a versatile and cost-effective lighting option for vertical farming, as well as other indoor and greenhouse settings. The slim light bar is specifically designed for easy connection of multiple units in a daisy-chain configuration. read more