Rijk Zwaan has introduced the first two iceberg lettuce varieties - Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ - with high resistance to biotypes 0 and 1 of the blackcurrant-lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0,1). read more

Rijk Zwaan has introduced the first two iceberg lettuce varieties – Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ – with a high resistance against biotypes 0 and 1 of the extremely troublesome blackcurrant-lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0,1). This innovation by the Dutch fruit and vegetable company is a significant step in combating the damaging effects of this aphid on lettuce crops. read more

W zeszłym roku wystąpił niedobór cykorii belgijskiej, co skutkowało wysokimi cenami, sytuacja w tym roku jest jednak zupełnie inna. "Sprzedaż była trudna przez cały rok. Jest znacznie więcej korzeni cykorii, a popyt od dłuższego czasu pozostaje na niskim poziomie. Na szczęście, być może ze względu na koniec lata..." read more

As QS reports, referring to the BVL, the use of the insecticide Pirimor G (active ingredient: Pirimicarb) is allowed beyond the existing approval for combating aphids on lettuce and endives in open field from September 3rd to December 31st, 2025. read more

"We should not only focus on growing plants. Ideally, research should also address the effects on human health and on the environment. That is why we wish to see this as an interdisciplinary research field, where collaboration with other disciplines is essential," says Eri Hayashi, President of. read more

Endives will soon be back in season, with both volume and quality meeting expectations. After an increase in sales compared to the previous season, the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) aims to "continue winning back consumers lost during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons." read more

Rijk Zwaan Australia has been continuously working on developing lettuce varieties that cater to the needs of consumers, growers, and retailers. One such variety is the Salanova® lettuce, which comes in red and green butter varieties. These lettuces have been specifically bred for easy processing, consumer convenience, and read more

The agricultural sector is facing threats from climate change and water shortages. Companies that specialize in increasing the efficiency of open field crops are gaining traction as weather conditions deteriorate. This is particularly true for technologies that save water and fertilizer. Agricultural businesses must optimize crop production in order to cope with these challenges. read more

Out of the total quantity, vegetables accounted for 3.2 million tonnes (-2.75%) and 4.981 billion Euros (+5.44%). The most exported product was lettuce with 456,000 tonnes, closely followed by peppers with 456,000 tonnes. In terms of revenue, peppers generated 1.062 billion Euros during this period, while tomatoes brought in 677.5 million Euros. read more