Nuts

The situation in the Lazio cork sector is deteriorating, with losses exceeding 70% of the harvest, reaching 100% for organic farms. Coldiretti Lazio has requested an urgent meeting with the regional Agriculture assessor, Giancarlo Righini. read more

Enza Zaden has signed a licensing agreement with Pairwise for the Fulcrum® Platform, a collection of advanced plant breeding tools. "At Enza Zaden, our goal is to provide people worldwide with nutritious vegetables through the creation of top-quality varieties and seeds," said Jaap Mazereeuw, CEO of Enza. read more

Ukraine has expanded its national horticulture support program to include funding for the establishment of almond orchards in seven regions. This decision was made in response to petitions from the Ukrainian Nut Association and scientific recommendations from the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Sciences. read more

Citrus groves in Argolida, one of the most important citrus-growing regions in Greece, were severely affected by a short but extremely intense hailstorm on Monday, November 10. Mr. Giorgos Stavropoulos, a merchant whose packing house is located in Koutsopodi, the epicenter of the hailstorm, emphasizes: "Ten read more

Rain has brought the walnut harvest in California to a halt. The majority of nuts were harvested on time before last week's heavy rainfall. "We are very pleased with the quality this year," says Bill Carriere of Carriere Family Farms. The first 30 percent of the crop was harvested before the rain. read more

Nut production is expected to recover in the 2025/2026 season, which started in September, after two years of decline due to frost and drought. This forecast was discussed with the industry during a meeting led by Ana Rodríguez, the Secretary General for Agricultural Resources and Food. read more

Big Guns Coffee, a veteran and family-owned brand, is pioneering a new concept in the coffee industry: the development of indoor hydroponic coffee farms. Unlike conventional coffee farming that depends on soil quality, altitude, and climate conditions, hydroponic coffee farming enables growers to cultivate coffee plants indoors using a nutrient-rich solution. read more

Moldova exported close to 2,500 tonnes of walnut kernels to the European Union from January to October 2025, which was almost the same as the previous year, as reported by Logos Press. This places Moldova as the fifth largest supplier of walnut kernels to the EU, following Ukraine (13,870 tonnes) and Chile (17,140 tonnes). read more

Północna Korea zwolniła kilku leśników po tym, jak dochodzenie rządowe ujawniło, że wykorzystywali szkółki drzew do uprawy warzyw takich jak kapusta, rzodkiewki i papryka chili dla własnego użytku. Inspektorzy odkryli również, że leśnicy zbierali orzechy piniowe z niedojrzałych drzew i sprzedawali je prywatnie.

The North Korea has dismissed several forest rangers after a government probe revealed they were using tree nurseries to grow vegetables like cabbage, radishes, and chili peppers for personal use. Inspectors also found rangers harvesting pine nuts from immature trees and selling them privately. read more

Chestnuts remain an essential symbol of the autumn fruit and vegetable season. The latest analyses from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor depict a vibrant market: consumption has slightly decreased in volume, but the value has significantly increased, showing a +35% growth in the last five years. The role stands out read more

The continued warm weather is affecting the demand for many fruit and vegetable products. The pomegranate campaign is in full swing, with volumes still not very high for persimmons but increasing for clementines. The quantities of Italian Navel oranges and chestnuts are also on the rise, with abundant supplies for the... read more

With the start of the harvest, citrus nutrition management remains a key factor in ensuring high quality standards and maintaining plant balance for the new production cycle. K-Adriatica offers a range of targeted solutions to support maturation. read more

Produkcja migdałów w Portugalii spodziewa się spadku w tym roku ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe podczas okresu kwitnienia i zapylenia, zgodnie z informacjami Portugal Nuts association. W rozmowie z agencją informacyjną Lusa, dyrektor wykonawczy Nuno Russo powiedział, że "bardzo deszczowa i zimna pogoda, zwłaszcza w marcu, read more

In the Tuscia region, chestnut production is increasing in the 2025 season, but prices are decreasing with lower quotes compared to last year and smaller sizes due to the weather. In this context, Viterbo is still confirmed as the center of regional chestnut cultivation, with the Chestnut of [name]. read more

The OrtoRomi project returns to schools, an educational initiative that has been successfully accompanying children and teachers in discovering the themes of healthy eating and sustainable agriculture for years. The new feature of the latest edition is the introduction of a guidance activity. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to take the lead in supporting and sharing member knowledge on transitioning to peat-free horticulture. A recent workshop for growers, titled 'Optimising nutrition and nutrient delivery in peat-free crops', was part of HTA's technical workshop series. read more

The world of blueberries is literally growing. Year after year, growers compete in creating larger and more durable varieties. The latest record was set in Australia, with the title of the world's largest blueberry going to the Eterna variety. But before that happened... read more

After months of uncertainty and conflicting interpretations, the official clarification from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has arrived regarding the loading and unloading times for goods provided for in article 6-bis of legislative decree 286/2005, as amended by decree-law 73/2025. read more

The walnut harvest is about to end in Greece, with better results than last season, according to Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou from Central Greece. According to him, "The end of the harvest is just a matter of days. This is thanks to the more favorable weather conditions." read more

Rio Piedra Farm, situated in Panama's tropical region, is dedicated to cultivating coconuts and green coconuts for the local and European markets. At present, the farm spans over 80 hectares of coconut trees and aims to increase its size to 300 hectares in the near future. The plantation recently began its... read more