Asparagus

The productive area decreased once again by 11.6% compared to the previous year, following the trend of recent years. This development has a significant impact on the asparagus harvest in Lower Saxony, which could be 4.8% lower than in 2023. Initial estimates. read more

The cultivation area of productive asparagus was 3,500 hectares, which is roughly the same as the previous year. According to the Office for Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg, the harvest quantity decreased by 2,100 tons compared to the previous year, but increased by 7% compared to 2022. read more

The cultivation area where asparagus could be harvested covers approximately 3,100 hectares. The remaining approximately 400 hectares are allocated to young plantations that are not yet yielding any produce. This year, the total cultivation area is 4.2% larger than in 2023 (3,344 hectares). Compared to the average of the years 2018 to... read more

In Schleswig-Holstein, strawberries are cultivated on a total area of 797 hectares this year. Of this, 496 hectares (2023: 520 hectares) have productive strawberry plants in open fields, while the remaining 232 hectares have strawberry plants that have just been planted. read more

According to this initial estimate, the average asparagus yield is 7 tons per hectare, which is 1.1 tons per hectare or 18% higher than last year's yield. The long-term average from 2018 to 2023 of 6.8 tons per hectare is 0.2 tons per hectare or 3% higher. read more

In outdoor cultivation, according to these estimates, only 6.7 tons of strawberries per hectare (t/ha) are expected, which is 30% less than the previous year with an average harvest. With a further declining cultivation area of strawberries in yield (1,300 ha; -14%), the harvest volume in the open field will... read more

Compared to the six-year average from 2018 to 2023 of 120,400 tons, the harvest is expected to be 13% lower. The productive cultivation area for asparagus in open fields decreased by 4% to 19,600 hectares compared to 2023 after the initial estimate. read more

In Tillsonburg, a robotics company has introduced an automated asparagus harvester that can collect up to 60 spears per minute across four rows at the same time. According to Steve Spanjers from HarvestCorp Technologies, this technology decreases the requirement for manual labor from four workers to just. read more

This year, 13,621 tons of strawberries will be harvested on a total of 1,384 hectares in open fields, and 12,523 tons of strawberries will be harvested under high walk-in protective covers, including greenhouses. Compared to the previous year, the harvest quantity in open fields is 26% lower (2023: 18,401 tons). read more

The Official Journal of the European Union has announced the approval of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1887, issued by the Commission on July 2, 2024, confirming the registration of the "Green Asparagus from Guadalajara" Protected Geographical Indication in the official register. read more

In an interview with the Landvolk-Pressedienst, Fred Eickhorst, Managing Director of the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers, explains the advantages of using plastic films using strawberries as an example. "Customers can already buy the first locally grown strawberries in April." read more

Together with other collection fractions such as baling twine, bale nets, asparagus/perforated films, as well as fleeces and mulch/greenhouse films, a total of 39,912 tons of agricultural plastics were collected and recycled. The total savings achieved as a result is estimated to be 36,188 tons of CO2. read more

The global trend towards a healthier diet has increased the demand for asparagus, leading to a positive growth outlook for this crop. However, Peruvian exporters have faced several challenges in terms of productivity and commercial obstacles. After a period of growth and favorable prices, the situation became complicated. read more

Thanks to the mild weather, the season started in many businesses 10 to 14 days earlier than in previous years. The fluctuating weather with warm and colder phases affected the growth of asparagus spears – not only to the disadvantage of the producers, because: "This prevented a read more

This year, the registered guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: asparagus and strawberries are extremely popular among consumers and therefore are among the most important seasonal products in Germany. The key factors in breeding these crops and how long it takes are crucial. read more

Currently, two mutual trends can be seen in the labeling of fruits and vegetables: efforts are being made to decrease packaging materials and potentially replace plastic with paper. Christian Diederichsen, Managing Director of... says, "Labels that meet these criteria are in the final stages." read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office (BLE), the asparagus season ended quietly with significantly lower quantities due to many producers and sellers stopping marketing early. This happened despite the traditional end of the campaign not taking place until June 24. The asparagus campaign was turbulent in some areas. read more

This Wednesday, the IV Conference of the Huétor-Tájar Asparagus Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) was held. A meeting point for the sector where some of the most important aspects of this predominantly social crop were discussed, as the slogan says, characterized by its

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Around 1998, when most of Peru's agro-exporting associations were formed, the country's exports of fruits and vegetables mainly consisted of asparagus and mangoes, with additional volumes of grapes, avocados, and citrus fruits. This was also the year when ProCitrus was established. read more

St. John's Day traditionally marks the end of the Belgian asparagus season. Unlike many vegetables where the end of the season depends on supply, with asparagus the seasonal aspect is still clearly defined. "You therefore see both growers and traders wrapping it up, but this season we have seen..." read more