Herbs
“Suppliers stated that the leafy vegetable and aromatic herbs campaign will end before it completely normalizes”
2023-03-10 00:00
The supply of open-field leafy vegetables is slowly being restored after having been under tremendous pressure in the past few weeks. However, the normalization of the production will take longer than desired due to the characteristics of the crop and the season's atypical weather, stated Jose
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The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has informed that the herbicide Proman (BCP222H) with the active ingredient metobromuron may be used beyond the existing authorisation on lamb's lettuce for the control of annual dicotyledonous weeds (with the exception of
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A mechanism behind how plants can develop long-term immunity to stress has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
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Cutting fresh herbs with precise cuts
2023-03-08 00:00
Fresh herbs play an essential role in making dishes taste better. But cutting herbs can be a tedious task, especially when you need to prepare large quantities. That's why FAM Stumabo offers two cutting machines that make your job much easier - the FAM Flexis and Volantis™.
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African organic plants show potential to combat obesity and address taste disorders
2023-03-07 08:00
At BioFach 2023, African herbs and fruits were highlighted for their nutritional density while also being able to regulate insulin levels, blood sugar levels or modify taste receptors through sweetness enhancement, as reported by NutritionInsight.
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Weed control methods
2023-03-05 00:00
In orchards and plantations managed according to the principles of integrated production (IP), selected herbicides with relatively high environmental safety were allowed for use, adopting additional restrictions on the maximum number of treatments per season. Synthetic
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Netherlands: Continuous growth for 'On the way to PlanetProof'
2023-03-02 00:00
The sustainability label 'On the way to PlanetProof' has been around for five years. In that time, the label's share of fruit and vegetables in the Netherlands has increased from less than 5% to 55% of total cultivation. The area under cultivation for table potatoes now amounts to 66 % of the total
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Higher demand for herbs from southern Europe, Israel, and Kenya
2023-03-01 00:00
The special added value of wholesale markets is demonstrated, among other things, by the wide variety of products on offer. GSM Import-Export Ltd, for example, offers Agretto, an Italian herb also known as "monk's beard".
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Planning volumes is hard when yields depend on the weather
2023-02-24 00:00
"In our orchards and gardens, we grow seasonal fruits and vegetables, edible flowers and herbs, which are transformed into top-quality gourmet products. Product availability naturally varies with the seasons, although with climate change it is almost impossible to forecast volumes. We specialize
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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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The earthquake in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has severely affected the society there and, consequently, the agricultural industry. "We buy a lot of vegetables from eastern Turkey, such as cucumbers and zucchini, but also all kinds of herbs, depending on the market situation.
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Fresh herb buyers turn to Israel after lower supplies from Italy and Spain due to weather
2023-02-22 00:00
The Israeli fresh herbs and edible flowers exporter Bless S.R. are caught between a rock and a hard place. As some harsh winter weather led to shortages from Italy and Spain sees European buyers turn to them in Israel, they are not able to meet the supply due to more expensive production in this
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BVL/QS: Emergency approvals for Fonganil Gold
2023-02-22 00:00
Accordingly, on the one hand, the application of Fonganil Gold for the control of downy mildew on lettuce species and fresh herbs in the greenhouse on sealed surfaces and on tomatoes for young plant production in the greenhouse is permitted in the period from 9 February to 8 June 2023.
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Local farmers pleased with prices for Georgian herbs
2023-02-21 00:00
Prices for herbs from Georgia increased last week. Local farmers spoke about several reasons in local and foreign markets affecting the prices.
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Prices for Georgian herbs make local farmers happy
2023-02-20 00:00
Prices for herbs from Georgia increased last week. In conversation with EastFruit, local farmers spoke about several reasons in local and foreign markets affecting the prices. The previous season was not that successful for Georgian herb growers, according to EastFruit price monitoring.If the
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British Growers announces string of producer events
2023-02-14 18:00
British Growers has announced its events programme for the next 12 months, featuring conferences and demo days aimed at producers of carrots, onions, leeks, herbs, and more.
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Organic herbs in plastic-free packaging in Italy
2023-02-14 00:00
"Fruit Logistica is proof that the worst is behind us and that we are definitely in a relaunch phase after some complicated years. We have noticed curiosity and the hope for a better future. Speaking for ourselves, we find that buyers are increasingly interested in the peculiarities of aromatic
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First producers' organization for fresh herbs founded in Italy
2023-02-03 00:00
Aromatic herbs have always been among the leading products of the territories bordering the Mediterranean. In particular, Liguria (Albenga) and Cilento (Paestum) have come together to create a very unique aromatic ensemble, from which the producers' organization AromaDomus was born.
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With Signify, indoor farming also arrives in Greece
2023-02-02 00:00
Indoor farmingis transforming agriculture globally. IGC S.A.(Intelligent Green Crops S.A.) is the first company to adopt LED luminaires in a greenhouse for the indoor cultivation of vegetables (lettuce and herbs) in Greece. The top lighting modules
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