Sweet corn

This year marks the 70th anniversary of De Groot en Slot, a Dutch family business specializing in onion seed breeding and production. The company was established in 1955 through a merger between the horticultural companies of brothers Jacob and Cornelis de Groot and their brother-in-law Jan Slot. De Groot en Slot has a long-standing tradition of expertise in its field. read more

Sezon słodkiego kukurydzy z Senegalu zaczyna teraz nabierać tempa w firmie Hermans Suikermaïs, chociaż dostępność pozostaje głównym wyzwaniem. "Mamy z tym do czynienia od grudnia. Wystąpiły problemy z kiełkowaniem nasion podczas uprawy, i teraz widzimy konsekwencje tego." read more

The season for tunnel farming has already started in Poland. However, it's worth getting to know the farm of Cornelius Gerbert located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region near Münster in Germany. He has been growing strawberries there for 35 years. Initially, it was only plantations. read more

Spring is just around the corner, but the atmosphere on the fruit and vegetable markets is far from lively, especially when it comes to the vegetable sector. To assess the situation, we visited the Agri-Food Center in Genoa, where President Gianni Vassallo explained to us. read more

Danziger introduces Unicorn™, a new variety that has just been awarded the 2025 Breeder Excellence Award at the WFFSA Floral Distribution Conference in Miami. This award recognizes breeding innovations that bring exceptional value to growers and the entire floral supply chain. read more

Peloton Produce grows cauliflower in both Lincolnshire and Cornwall. Nigel Clare from the company stated that currently everything is going well, with demand matching sales. This is attributed to the colder weather conditions in both Cornwall and Lincolnshire over the past 7 days. "At the end of last year..." read more

Według dyrektora generalnego Target, Briana Cornella, konsumenci w USA poczują skutki ceł na import towarów z Meksyku już w ciągu kilku dni. Jego komentarze zostały złożone podczas wywiadu dla stacji CNBC po opublikowaniu wyników finansowych Targetu za czwarty kwartał. read more

A team of researchers from Cornell University is exploring a potential breakthrough in the fight against fire blight, one of the most serious diseases affecting apple orchards around the world. The investigation is focusing on wild North American apples - as reported on. read more

"The demonstration last Friday of the tractors is yet another sign, if it was needed, of a state of suffering in the agricultural sector. And the Polesine area is no exception, especially regarding certain types of crops such as cereals, soybeans, corn, and fruit farming." read more

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) have reintroduced The U.S. Citrus Protection Act, which aims to ban the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China. "Florida citrus farmers are a cornerstone of U.S. read more

In recent years, climate change and rising costs have had an increasingly heavy impact on Turkish agriculture, prompting many farmers to rethink their production choices towards crops that require less investment and less labor, such as wheat, corn, and cotton. read more

The avocado Hass from Colombia is currently experiencing its peak market moment, establishing itself as one of the country's most profitable agricultural products. In 2024, exports exceeded $300 million, showing a 54.3% increase compared to 2023. This fruit has become a significant cornerstone in Colombian exports. read more

Cornell University is collaborating with the University of Vermont and the University of Maine to provide a 6-week webinar series on scouting for disease, insect, and weed pests of greenhouse ornamentals, with potential applications to other crops. Participants will learn how to identify the primary pests. read more

Potatoes represent a cornerstone of Italian cuisine and lead the ranking of the most consumed vegetables in the country, thanks to their versatility in the kitchen and the wide range of preparations they are suitable for. Their importance is also evident in distribution, with a presence read more

The countdown to HortiContact 2025 can begin as it is just around the corner. Next week, the Evenementenhal in Gorinchem will once again be filled with horticultural suppliers and hopefully many growers. In addition to an expansive exhibition floor featuring almost 300 exhibitors, there will be a comprehensive program. read more

The countdown can begin, HortiContact 2025 is just around the corner. Next week, the Evenementenhal in Gorinchem will once again be filled with horticultural suppliers and, hopefully, many growers. In addition to an extensive exhibition floor with almost 300 exhibitors, there is an extensive program. read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, a time when strawberries become the star of the fruit section in European supermarkets. The demand for strawberries remains high, while the supply, mainly coming from Spain at the moment, is still limited due to the impact of the cold weather. read more

The 2024 vegetable production report showcases notable changes in crop yields, planted and harvested areas, and market values in various categories. Several major vegetable crops saw a decrease in production, with asparagus down by 14%, snap beans by 21%, and sweet corn by 14% compared to the previous year. read more

The Duchy College Cornish autumn and winter cauliflower trials recently attracted around 70 attendees, including growers, agronomists, packers, and breeders. This annual event allows participants to evaluate new cauliflower and brassica varieties from leading seed houses. It also facilitates networking and knowledge sharing within the industry. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025, the Alegra Group was present, focusing on various innovative projects. "Some have been in progress for some time," explained Mauro Laghi, general manager of the Alegra Group, "such as the project of Cornelio, the horn pepper that has opened a new sector in Italy." read more