Pears
Climate change is endangering the Bulgarian pink tomato
2023-02-28 00:00
The pink tomato, grown in Bulgaria, is losing a battle with the mining moth. The Tuta absoluta caterpillar, which can destroy 100% of the pink tomato crop, first appeared in Bulgaria a few years ago. Desislava Dimitrova, a professor at the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research at the
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Innovation project leads to improved apple and pear storage
2023-02-28 00:00
The Belgian company Optiflux, supported by The Province of Flemish Brabant and research partners KU Leuven and VCBT, has developed smart technology for the improved cold storage of top fruit. "The 'Digifruit' innovation project lets fruit growers store apples and pears more efficiently, cheaper,
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Waitrose welcomes early UK spears
2023-02-27 16:00
UK retailer Waitrose is selling new season British asparagus sooner than expected this year as its suppliers welcome an early season, reports Retail Times.
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ToBRFV-resistant cherry pear and bouquet tomato varieties
2023-02-27 00:00
The Tomato Brown Rugose Virus (ToBRFV) is one of the main challenges that the tomato-producing sector has been facing in recent years. Since its appearance in 2015, Semillas Fitó has been working to offer tomato varieties resistant to the virus to the sector. Currently, the company already has
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"Affected by the cold winter, early Hami melon production in Hainan production areas decreased by 30%"
2023-02-27 00:00
The sales of Hami melon used to be mainly concentrated in summer, but now it has changed from a seasonal product to a major item that is popular among consumers after apples, pears and watermelons. With the increase in planting scale and the improvement of production technology, it can now be
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BVL/QS: Emergency approvals for Surround plant protection products against pear leaf sucker
2023-02-24 00:00
Fruit growers are allowed to use the plant protection product Surround (active ingredient: aluminium silicate) to control the pear leaf sucker on pears with immediate effect. This is provided for in an emergency authorisation issued by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).
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Pistacchio di Bronte products not able to meet demand
2023-02-24 00:00
“We just got back from Biofach in Nuremberg, although I believe the 2023 edition did not see a lot of visitors or buyers. I ask myself if, considering the significant demand for organic produce of the past years, something has changed in the lifestyle and consumption habits of
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The ToBRFV virus (Tomato Brown Rugose Virus) is one of the main challenges that the tomato growing sector has been facing in recent years. Since its appearance in 2015, Semillas Fitó has been working to offer solutions to the sector with virus-resistant varieties.
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Solar farming and agrivoltaics instead of gas and coal – examples of their use in Ukraine and globally (photo)
2023-02-23 00:00
Solar energy generation is on top, and the crops are under it – agrivoltaics, namely, growing crops under solar panels, is developing worldwide.
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Brazilian citrus supply volumes limited while demand increases
2023-02-23 00:00
The demand for oranges in the in natura market has been increasing since mid-January. The supply, in turn, is low, especially for out of season pear oranges, which present higher quality compared to others.
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The pear market seems to be running smoothly during the second half of the season. "There is really nothing really holding back the pears at the moment. Trade is flowing in all directions and the markets we serve are running well," says Wendy Bangels of BP Fruitcraft.
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IFG celebrates 20 years of Cotton Candy
2023-02-22 05:00
International Fruit Genetics (IFG), has celebrated the twentieth anniversary of breeding the table grape variety Cotton Candy in 2023.
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Rosy-Lwazi is making its debut this season in South Africa
2023-02-22 00:00
Rosy-Lwazi, a brand-new very early red blush pear is making it's debut this season in South Africa.
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Breeder celebrates 20 years of Cotton Candy Grapes
2023-02-22 00:00
International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG), a table grape breeder, is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the breeding of the Cotton Candy™ grape.
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Ramiro Arnedo presents Serafina
2023-02-22 00:00
This conference took place in Leonardo Castillo's farm, located between San Agustín and Solanillo. The attendees were able to see for themselves the appearance and weight of this new aubergine transplanted on the 15th of August on this farm.
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For apples, WAPA expects volumes to increase by 5.58 % to a total of 5,130,168 t (2022: 4,859,026 t). Argentina, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa expect a larger harvest, only Australia is expected to see a minus of 8 % to 290,000 t. The Argentine
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Promotable volumes on Washington pears, especially organic
2023-02-21 00:00
As the Washington pear season hits halfway into the 2022 crop, supplies for Superfresh Growers are steady on Anjou, Red Anjou, Bosc and organic Anjou. “We are ready to promote Anjou pears and plan to have volume into summer, touching new crop,” says Cat Gipe-Stewart, director of
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The Hungarian fruit and vegetable cooperative Szatmár Régió, based in the eastern part of the country, said that, due to long-term contracts, they are reasonably covered from external shocks, such as high energy prices. They specialize in exporting sour cherries, gherkins, apples and pears.
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Pruning blueberry bushes (part I). Selected varieties - Last Call
2023-02-21 00:00
By pruning blueberries, we not only influence the habit of the bushes, their appearance but, above all, the quality of the fruit. This will be determined not only by the number of shoots left, but also by their quality. It is worth remembering that the best quality fruit is obtained from 2-3-year-old
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Uzbekistan presents its products at the Chinese Expo Center
2023-02-21 00:00
The trade pavilion of Uzbekistan was opened in the SCO Pearl International Expo Center in the Chinese city of Qingdao. Uzbek export products are presented in the trade pavilion – dried fruits, saffron, fruit juices, natural honey, confectionery, mineral water, handicrafts, and other
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