Figs

Rational irrigation and fertirrigation play and will play an increasingly important role in agriculture, both in open field and in protected crops, facing the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability. These are the premises with which read more

In total, Spaniards have consumed up to March of this year 49.7 kilograms per capita of fresh vegetables, a figure that is far from the 60.6 kg per capita in 2015 and accentuates the decrease in the intake of fresh products. read more

Freshuelva has reported that, according to data from partner companies, they produced 221,412 tons of strawberries in the 2023-2024 campaign, which is 9% less than in the previous campaign. These figures reflect a very complex strawberry campaign that started with irrigation restrictions. read more

In 2023, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA), Galicia was the Spanish autonomous region with the highest number of hectares devoted to potato cultivation, with 17,770; a figure close to, and even higher than, the 16,934 hectares recorded in Castile-Leon. Óscar read more

Wysokie temperatury letnie to dobra wiadomość dla miłośników świeżych fig. Ze względu na ekstremalne upały, główne zbiory kalifornijskich świeżych fig rozpoczęły się kilka tygodni wcześniej niż zwykle, zgodnie z informacją od Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Świeżych Fig z Kalifornii, a owoce będą piękne i obfite aż do końca. read more

The Almond Board of California released its June position report on July 11th, revealing that shipments for June totaled 206 million pounds. This marked a 10.50% increase compared to the previous year and ranked as the third-highest June shipment figure on record. This data was in line with market expectations. read more

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) represents a major danger to banana plantations as a deadly fungal pathogen. The widespread distribution of Foc highlights the serious difficulties linked with conventional control techniques in fighting this pathogen. This research, carried out by the Guangxi Academy of... read more

In 2023, the first year of implementation of the new CAP, has seen an increase in Italy in the areas dedicated to organic farming and the number of operators involved. The data from the Bio in figures report, presented yesterday in Bracciano during the now traditional "Appointment with organic", indicate read more

Stoffels Foods has resumed the sale of figs from Israel since last week. "The Israeli season began at just the right moment. Volumes from Brazil are decreasing, and the Turkish season has not yet started," says Patrick Stoffels. Israeli figs are readily available in sizes 18, 20, and 24. Stoffels Foods is ... read more

Albert Bartlett, the UK's top provider of fresh, frozen, and chilled potatoes, has partnered with crop science company Fera to manage aphid populations and reduce viral infection rates in seed potato crops in Scotland. read more

The fig season in Elche has already started, with a slightly lower production than usual due to a decrease in the sizes of the figs caused by the heat and drought. "We are optimistic that we will have a successful fig season that will help us move past the challenges we faced with the pomegranate crop." read more

The figures of interceptions of imported citrus in the territory of the European Union containing pests or diseases continue to rise, with a total of 27 detected in June, as well as several cases of presence.

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Furthermore, they also aim to combat illegal work and fight against price dumping, because "top products made in Italy must be associated not only with the undisputed quality of Italian products, but also with the dignity of farmers," he explained. Additionally read more

According to figures released by Stats NZ, prices for fruit and vegetables in New Zealand fell by 16.1 percent in the 12 months leading up to June 2024. read more

Two of the most important nurseries in the country have decided to join forces to spearhead change in fruit growing in Chile and the region, as well as to promote a long-awaited technological reconfiguration of the industry, currently facing challenges such as climate change and a loss of competitiveness. read more

The fig season in Israel has started off well with strong demand from Europe. David Levin, the CEO and marketing director of Zohara Farms, stated, "We have started harvesting and are already in the peak period. The fruit looks and tastes wonderful." He mentioned that the demand in Europe is very high. read more

The International Association of Manufacturers of Biological Plant Protection Products (IBMA) has determined this figure as part of the annual survey among its approximately 150 member companies. According to IBMA, the market volume for bio-plant protection has doubled from 2016 to 2022. Between 2019 read more

The International Fresh Produce Association is saddened to announce the recent passing of Duane Eaton, a long-time senior staff executive who led the Meetings and Tradeshows team at the former organization, Produce Marketing Association. Duane was a key figure at PMA, working under CEOs read more

Po ponad 10 latach pracy u boku swojego ojca Gabriela Burunata, wówczas prezydenta Commercial Fruits w Rungis, William Burunat założył w 2021 roku Nueva Vista. Obecnie ta firma o ludzkich rozmiarach ugruntowała swoją pozycję jako specjalista w dziedzinie awokado, granatów, fig i daktyli, ze szczególnym. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Portugal on 26 and 27 June, recorded the best attendance figures of the last 10 years. Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the sector met in the Oeste region, where Rocha pear production... read more