Onion

The 'Scallion Latte,' which originated in China, has become a social media sensation. This unusual beverage combines caffeine with a topping of chopped spring onions, providing a distinctive crunchy texture. Despite facing initial skepticism, it has divided online communities, with numerous individuals trying it out and sharing their feedback. read more

The Indian government has initiated a plan to stockpile 500,000 tons of onions with the goal of intervening in the market to stabilize prices if needed. So far, the procurement effort has led to the acquisition of around 71,000 tons. The current retail price of onions is... read more

The onion season in Poland is still in its early stages. This affects the supply and prices of this vegetable. The supply is increasing, but slowly and not across the entire range. And what is happening with the prices? read more

The early harvesting of red onions from Acquaviva delle Fonti has begun, and feedback is positive. "There is almost no waste, and the average weight is 700g. The season is looking promising from both a production and commercial standpoint. We have been harvesting around 10 tons per day since June." read more

"The first herring of the season traditionally causes the demand for chopped onions to go through the roof. 'At Flag Day, we can go full throttle; our machine will be running 24 hours a day,' says Raymond Mahieu. 'The period for herring is a bit shorter than before, though. Previously, it was." read more

Obecnie cebula brązowa i biała zarabiają ponad 92 R (4,7 euro) za 10 kg na rynkach miejskich, a cebula czerwona prawie podwaja tę kwotę: 195 R (10 euro) za 10 kg. W swojej tygodniowej analizie rynku rolnego ekonomista rolny dr Johnny van der Merwe zauważa bardzo silną korelację między ruchem cenowym. read more

Located in the Pas-de-Calais department, SARL Acquette specializes in the production, packaging, and marketing of onions under the Ferme de l'Artois brand. The company has recently begun its harvest. Development manager Christophe Dekerle discusses the rainy season and the new grading machine that. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has implemented a closed border policy on certain vegetables for June in order to support local farmers, as stated in a report by Simonis Storm Securities. The restricted items include beetroot, butternut, cabbage, and onions, with the goal of increasing domestic production by restricting imports. read more

W ciągu pierwszych pięciu miesięcy 2024 roku Brazylia doświadczyła znacznego wzrostu importu cebuli, który wyniósł 226 500 ton, co oznacza znaczący wzrost o 176% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2023 roku. Jednocześnie wydatki na te importy wzrosły o 333% w skali rocznej. Niemniej jednak pojawiły się sygnały spowolnienia.

In the first five months of 2024, Brazil experienced a substantial surge in onion imports, totaling 226,500 tonnes, marking a significant 176% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Concurrently, expenditure on these imports rose by 333% year-on-year. However, signs of a slowdown emerged. read more

Podaż na rynku cebuli nadal znacząco przewyższa popyt. W rezultacie ceny hiszpańskiej produkcji spadają od początku tegorocznych zbiorów wiosną. Obecnie średnie ceny w miejscach zbioru wynoszą około 0,10 euro za kilogram. read more

Recurring rainfall and waterlogged soils are hindering harvest operations in many places, as reported by the Agricultural Chamber of Austria. Additionally, an increase in disease pressure in onion crops is also being noted due to the humid and warm weather conditions. read more

Egyptian onion producers and exporters were anticipating a successful season after the export ban was lifted in early April. However, they have been disappointed as the demand has not materialized, as reported by Mohamad Hassan, Export Sales Manager at Al Gamal. Hassan stated: "Following last year's read more

"In conclusion, this project has exceeded our expectations from the initial planning phase to the final production results, including surpassing our return-on-investment goals in the first year. All of our objectives related to capacity, efficiency, quality, and cost reductions were achieved." read more

Not only in Germany and Europe, but also in the global onion market, the 2023/24 season was turbulent. Export bans in India and Egypt, as well as a large supply of Chinese onions, impacted the European market. After the first half of the season, read more

W Ukrainie, znacząca część magazynów warzywnych nie posiada odpowiedniego sprzętu do przechowywania i suszenia cebuli, jak zauważył Pavlo Bułhakow, ekspert konsultant do spraw przechowywania owoców i warzyw. Zauważa, że choć niektóre magazyny są wyposażone zgodnie z właściwymi praktykami przechowywania, inne działają... read more

Tzwirps often become uncontrollable in the summer, when the production of autumn crops is intensifying. But why is this happening? While some thrips can enter your greenhouse through plant material (for example, tropical thrips like Parvispinus), common thrips such as western flower thrips and onion thrips mostly enter your greenhouse. read more

Trzy zwycięzców wyłoniono podczas Hackathonu Innowacji Rolniczych, który odbył się w regionie Niniwa w Iraku. Miejscowe MŚP Nabu, BSF i Aero Plant wyróżniły się pomysłami na rozwiązanie wyzwań związanych z niedoborem wody i zrównoważoną uprawą rolną spowodowaną malejącym poziomem wód. read more

Planting across most of the UK was delayed this year, and the onion sector was no exception. "Everything was planted in very wet soils and later than usual. It is always a challenge when you are behind schedule - do you plant in saturated soils, or do you wait a bit longer? But it went read more

Three years ago, the Dutch specialist machinery manufacturer Flikweert Vision introduced the QualityGrader. Initially designed for automated seed potato sorting, the company continued to develop the technology to also sort onions. As a result, a significant number of onion processors were able to benefit from this innovative solution. read more