Strawberries

Wish Farms has harvested the first strawberry flat in Florida. Farm manager Chris Parks announced this accomplishment to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, marking the official start of the season. "This achievement holds significant importance for us at this moment in time," Parks stated. read more

The strawberry season in Basilicata is starting early this year due to the mild autumn weather, with temperatures currently reaching 25°C. The first harvesting activities began on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The variety being harvested is RedSayra from the Planasa group, a rooted top type planted at the beginning of. read more

Data from the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture shows that in the last 5 years, the area of ​​strawberry cultivation has significantly decreased, as well as the number of farms growing this crop. In 2020, strawberries were grown in 43,061 farms. read more

This often poses a significant economic challenge for businesses. Simon Schumacher, spokesperson and managing director of the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), and lawyer Christian Fritz from the Freiburg law firm Fritz & Kollegen, have discussed this. read more

Among other speakers, Dr. Hans Schippe from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will inform about climate change in North Africa and Southern Europe and present future scenarios for agriculture in that region as the Head of the Southern German Climate Office in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen. read more

A new season of strawberries is beginning in the Larache region, known as the main hub for red fruit production in Morocco. The industry remains volatile, with yearly fluctuations in planting decisions. Local grower Oussama Baioua stated, "We've finished planting." read more

In one of the greenhouses at World Horti Center, four students from the Horti Technics & Management course are busy cultivating young strawberry plants. The LED lighting is giving the greenhouse a pink hue, the plants are starting to bear fruit, and bumblebees are buzzing around. This project is a collaboration between MBO. read more

There is concern in the strawberry sector of Huelva: cooperatives, producers, irrigators, and marketers due to the power vacuum created in Interfresa following the resignation of

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For about 30 years now, Jardin des Papes, a family business based in Carpentras (Vaucluse), has been producing strawberries, melons, and grapes (Muscat, Lavallée, and Apyrene varieties) on almost 180 hectares. Two years ago, a subsidiary was created, specializing in the production of nectars and. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Spanish producers are preparing for another strawberry season. The Fresón de Palos cooperative from Huelva will be the first in the world to start using the ResiYou platform by Bayer, which helps manage pesticide residues.

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The Riverina Valley, situated in New South Wales, is renowned as Australia's main citrus-producing region, making a significant contribution to the country's agricultural production. This area is known for growing a variety of fruits, such as oranges, cherries, and strawberries. read more

Strawberries attract new farmers every year due to being perceived as an easy, high-value crop with a quick growth cycle that requires less capital input compared to other types of fruit. However, this year may see some strawberry farmers leaving the market due to various challenges. read more

The University of Essex (UK) has collaborated with the renowned jam makers, Wilkin & Sons, to trial robots capable of harvesting and packaging strawberries within seconds. These robots come at a significantly lower cost compared to existing technology, reports Futurefarming. read more

As South African strawberry exports to the Middle East slow down to make room for Jordanian and Egyptian strawberries, the newly-established Cape Country Exports is shifting its focus to exporting stone fruit and blueberries to this market. The past three months have been very successful for South African strawberries. read more

Choroba serca nadal pozostaje jedną z głównych przyczyn śmierci na całym świecie. Jednakże, nowe badanie podkreśliło truskawki jako naturalny i pyszny sposób wspierania zdrowia sercowo-metabolicznego oraz kontrolowania poziomu cholesterolu, zgodnie z informacjami od Kalifornijskiej Komisji Truskawkowej, jak podaje FreshFruitPortal. read more

The shipping-point prices for non-organic strawberries were approximately $10 per flat by mid-October, showing a 10% year-over-year increase for California produce. Shipments have also increased by about 10% compared to the previous year, thanks to the extended California season due to warm weather. The start of the Florida season will be delayed. read more

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Dwa tygodnie temu huragan Milton dotarł do Florydy, znacząco wpływając na przemysł świeżych produktów rolnych. Choć może minąć kilka tygodni lub miesięcy, zanim poznamy pełny zakres wpływu, niektóre natychmiastowe skutki są widoczne. "Byliśmy w trakcie sezonu sadzenia truskawek, gdy... read more

The last months of the Dutch and Belgian strawberry season are now underway at Special Fruit. "Volumes were slow to start, but overall, it has been a good season. At the moment, however, we are seeing a slight dip as some crops have finished or are producing minimal volumes. Nevertheless, we are still expected to have a successful end to the season." read more