Early seed onions are mostly already sold and the market has switched to the follow-up varieties. Not only domestically, but also in exports, there is currently a lively demand, especially for the 50/70mm size sorting. Onions are particularly in high demand in Eastern Europe. read more

In every aspect, onion sorters are a bit calmer this week. This aligns with the onion market, which tends to exhibit more fluctuating movements. Among exporters, much is being said about Senegal. Reports indicate that they have a sufficient amount of onions in stock, and it seems that they will have a slightly reduced appetite for Dutch onions for some time. Growers are not overly concerned about this. Nevertheless, a stable growth in agricultural trade continues to be maintained, as noted by expert Jurphaas Lugtenburg. read more

During the Fruit Attraction trade fair, BASF will present two new crops (onion and potato) under its Agrigenio™ DSS system, a technological tool based on. read more

Before the storms, the harvest conditions were rather hot, but now it is the high humidity that is causing problems with harvesting and storage. On the demand side, there are reports of slowly increasing demand from the food retail sector, and exports to Southeast Europe have also been successful this year. read more

Colorado Western Slope: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, informed us on Oct. 2 that the Colorado program is now shifting to the storage crop phase. "We are transitioning from fresh harvest and shipping to storage, which means our product offerings will be reduced starting later this week and will continue." read more

With visitors from over 45 countries, Syngenta could expect a significant amount of international interest during Fields of Innovation 2024. In the fresh market, Syngenta unveiled a remarkable innovation in the vegetable section: white Romanesco. They also expanded their onion varieties with. read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu cebuli w Holandii w tym roku jest inne niż w poprzednich latach. "W zeszłym roku do każdej dostawy cebuli dołączano pudełko wypieków; teraz dostajesz kopniaka w tyłek, że tak powiem," śmieje się Arie van Baalen z firmy River Onions. "Nie jesteśmy przyzwyczajeni do tych cen, to prawdziwa rewolucja." read more

In Bangladesh, the interim government's decision to reduce tariffs on the import of potatoes and onions on September 5 has resulted in a drop in the prices of these vegetables in local markets. According to a recent report by the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission, the prices of potatoes have decreased. read more

At the 2024 Dutch Field Days, Sakata showcased 14 new varieties and over 100 varieties specifically adapted to northern European conditions. In addition to the demonstration field, there was a hydroponics display and an onion exhibition. One highlight was the unveiling of purple sprouting broccoli. read more

WDK Onions farmer family, known for their quality produce. read more

The arrival of new red onions at Pune's Market Yard has triggered a decrease in onion prices, which had been rising due to a shortage in supply. The influx of the new season's harvest is providing some relief in prices, particularly for the old stock, by increasing the availability. read more

In order to address the ongoing shortage of essential commodities like potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables, the Odisha government has approved an extension of the electricity tariff subsidy for cold storage facilities. This initiative is designed to strengthen the... read more

The Dutch onion sorting and packaging plant Ajuin primarily caters to peelers and exporters. "Some local greengrocers also buy from us to top up a pallet, and we aim to capture a share of the African market from September to late December," says Jan van der Spek. "This year's onion season started quite differently from previous ones." read more

In Jhenaidah, Bangladesh, around 40,000 tonnes of onions are currently being stored at the farmers' level. This storage strategy is being implemented by farmers in the district, especially in the villages of Badapara, Jalsuka, and Khulumbaria, in response to the growing demand for the crop. read more

Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro observes that the carrot market appears to be slowly recovering after two slower weeks. The company, which cultivates a variety of crops including carrots, leeks, cabbages, celeriac, onions, and potatoes, is currently in the final months of the carrot season, which had experienced a downturn. read more

W odpowiedzi na zmienność na rynku cebuli i w celu zmniejszenia zależności od importu, Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Zasobów Wodnych (MoFAWR) w Omanie zainicjowało nowy projekt mający na celu zwiększenie lokalnej produkcji cebuli. To działanie następuje w następstwie zakazów eksportu. read more

W Wisconsin, Doug Bulgrin from Gumz Farms in Endeavor reported that the onion harvest will be concluded by the upcoming weekend, with a steady movement and pricing despite reduced size and yields. Brad Sumner of Pacific Coast Trading Co. in Portland noted a steady status for organic onions with various. read more

The vegetable pricing landscape in Ukraine shows a diverse range across supermarkets and wholesale markets. This diversity is seen in the prices of key ingredients for borscht, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and beets. A study conducted by the Khvilya portal brought attention to this. read more

When asked about his first impression of the Dutch onion crop, commissioning agent Richard Bolle anticipates that the tonnage will be higher than last year. "The quality should also be better. Last year, there were many onions with thick necks; this year, we are facing more issues with mildew. It is also uncertain if... read more

Onion prices in Poland remain lower than the average of the previous five years, but this should not come as a surprise considering the projected higher yields this year. However, it is important to note that onion prices in large wholesale are slowly strengthening, and the supply of this vegetable in our market is not as large as one might think. read more