Pears

A project funded by Hort Innovation is exploring the use of robotic harvesting arms as a cost-effective and labor-saving solution for Australia's apple and pear industry. read more

The apricot harvest has begun in the Peloponnese, which is the earliest cultivation zone for this fruit in Greece. The region was affected by frost in March and hailstorms in April, which have had some impact on the apricots. However, the damage in the Peloponnese is more limited compared to northern Greece. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced Echinacea Princess 'Citrus', their latest variety specifically developed for pot cultivation. This new variety has a naturally compact growth habit that creates an attractive, bouquet-like appearance. Princess 'Citrus' is the most recent addition to Terra Nova's Echinacea Princess series. read more

Nadchodzący zbiór brzoskwiń z Georgii wygląda bardzo podobnie do zbioru brzoskwiń z tego stanu z 2024 roku. Lawton Pearson z farmy Pearson stwierdził: "To się nigdy nie zdarza – dwa zbiory z rzędu, które są tak podobne zarówno pod względem czasu, jak i ilości". To nastąpiło po dwóch względnie porównywalnych sezonach zimowych. read more

Key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered in Kampala to validate Uganda's national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the upcoming three years. This event marks the culmination of collaborative efforts spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry. read more

With each sunny day, more flowers are appearing on the strawberry plantations. There are already quite a few flowers on the early varieties. read more

Organic stone fruit and organic blueberry production is currently taking place in California. According to Parker, the stone fruit crop is lighter than usual in some varieties, but closer to normal in others. Early apricot varieties are experiencing a particularly significant decrease of 40-50%, while June varieties appear to be at average levels. read more

In the citrus groves of Huelva, Spain, the presence of Paracoccus burnerae, a mealybug species not previously reported in Europe, has recently been confirmed. This was reported by the Spanish entomologist Jesús Quintano Sánchez, who documented its appearance in conjunction with attacks from the... read more

The feared rosy apple aphid (dysaphis plantaginea) appears to be particularly aggressive this year. French apple and pear growers are making efforts to protect their crops from these attacks, but the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is already forecasting reduced yields for the upcoming season due to the pressure from aphids. read more

Większość włoskich gruszek została zebrana, a teraz nadszedł czas na gruszki z drugiej półkuli, by zająć centralną scenę. Jedną z firm z największym doświadczeniem w imporcie gruszek jest Ceccarelli Giulio z Longiano w prowincji Forlì-Cesena, w regionie Emilia-Romania, właściciel włoski. read more

The night of April 27 to 28, 2025, posed challenges for Ukrainian fruit farmers, as highlighted by experts at EastFruit. This third wave of spring frosts impacted orchards that bloom later and are more frost-resistant, such as apple and pear trees. This event has raised concerns about the 2025 fruit harvest in Ukraine. read more

Office worker Ms. Wang stopped at a subway flower vending machine on her way home from work, picking up a small bouquet of double-petaled chrysanthemums for 9.9 yuan ($1.37). "The flowers are so soothing after a busy day at work," she said. Flower vending machines have recently appeared in subway stations... read more

Sweet Sensation is still a favorite in the German market, as well as in Southern Europe and Scandinavia where it is performing very well. Thanks to loyal customers in these regions, the gross payout price was higher this year compared to the past season, despite hail damage. The pears were. read more

The Dutch marketer The Greenery is planning to increase the production of its branded Sweet Sensation pears, which have been consistently popular among consumers in Germany, Scandinavia, and southern Europe. read more

Due to the night frosts in April 2024, the harvest quantity was only at a good third (36.4%) of the 10-year average (440 t). Since 2002, in no year were fewer pears harvested. So far, the lowest harvest in the mentioned period was 260 t in 2020. read more

The California colored potato crop appears to be starting on schedule this season. John Clerou of Mazzei Franconi Co. LLC stated, "We typically aim to begin in the first week of May, and this year we will commence on May 5th in Kern County." In terms of acreage, it remains similar. read more

The plentiful and regular rainfall in the past few weeks appears to have alleviated the water crisis, leading to a new but still concerning situation compared to a year ago when crops were already struggling due to a significant lack of water. read more

Podczas wizyty roboczej w Tokio, flamandzki minister rolnictwa Jo Brouns (cd&v) ponownie zwrócił uwagę na długotrwałą sprawę eksportu belgijskich gruszek - informuje VILT. Wniosek, który był w toku od 2012 roku, obecnie znajduje się w fazie drugiej z pięciu, w części z powodu rygorystycznych… read more

In a quiet corner of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, a former stable built in the 1890s has become the testing ground for a bold experiment: to demonstrate that energy innovation and vertical farming can revitalize unused town center buildings. The team spearheading this project is PeachyKeen, a renewable. read more

The Italian cherry campaign has officially started, with the first batches appearing yesterday morning in the main wholesale markets. During a visit to the CAAB in Bologna, we intercepted the very first crates of domestic product arriving from Puglia. read more