Tomatoes
Plant biologists identify promising new fungicides
2024-03-05 00:00
A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection
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"The biggest demand has been for flavoured pear cherry tomatoes".
2024-03-04 00:00
After the pandemic, in July 2021, eleven farmers from Granada with extensive experience in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables decided to join together to achieve greater production stability and marketing strength through the association, founding the SAT in Castillo de Baños....
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The EU produces a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetables were grown on 2 million hectares across the EU in 2022, on which 59.8 million tonnes of crops were harvested. The three most common vegetables - in terms of quantity - were tomatoes (15.4
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"The biggest demand has been for flavoured cherry pear tomatoes".
2024-03-04 00:00
After the pandemic, in July 2021, eleven farmers from Granada with extensive experience in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables decided to join together to achieve greater production stability and marketing strength through the association, founding the SAT in Castillo de Baños....
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'From both a horticultural and entrepreneurial perspective, the transition to HR tomatoes was indispensable for us'
2024-03-04 00:00
In week 8, the first mini and snake cucumbers were harvested in the glasshouse of Sippel company in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. "The gas prices have tripled in some cases, which led us to plant our crops a bit later. The same applies to our tomatoes, which we only planted in week 4 instead of
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"From a horticultural and business point of view, the switch to HR tomatoes was a must for us".
2024-03-04 00:00
In week 8, the first mini cucumbers and snake cucumbers could be harvested in the Sippel greenhouse in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. "Gas prices have tripled in some cases, which led us to plant a little later on our premises. The same
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The EU produces a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetables were grown on 2 million hectares across the EU in 2022, on which 59.8 million tonnes of crops were harvested. The three most common vegetables - in terms of quantity - were tomatoes (15.4
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The cultivation of pear tomatoes is popular among Sicilian farmers.
2024-03-04 00:00
It is definitely the time for pear tomatoes in the greenhouses of south-eastern Sicily. "There is great enthusiasm among growers for a segment that is obviously being well received along the whole tomato chain, thanks to the favourable trend in consumption", he comments.
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The cultivation of pear tomatoes is popular among Sicilian farmers.
2024-03-04 00:00
It is definitely the time for pear tomatoes in the greenhouses of south-eastern Sicily. "There is great enthusiasm among growers for a segment that is obviously being well received along the whole tomato chain, thanks to the favourable trend in consumption", he comments.
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"From a horticultural and business point of view, the switch to HR tomatoes was a must for us".
2024-03-04 00:00
In week 8, the first mini cucumbers and snake cucumbers could be harvested in the Sippel greenhouse in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. "Gas prices have tripled in some cases, which led us to plant a little later on our premises. The same
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Looking back at fruit and vegetable production in 2022
2024-03-04 00:00
The EU produces a wide range of fresh vegetables and fruit. Fresh vegetables were cultivated on 2.0 million hectares of land across the EU in 2022, on which 59.8 million tonnes of crops were harvested. The three most commonly grown fresh vegetables – in quantity terms – were tomatoes (15.4
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Blockchain technology offers major boost to tomatoes
2024-03-01 10:00
A multi-partner UK research and development project to map fresh produce from source to consumer using digital technology to reduce food waste has been developed.
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"Whether we are talking about Spanish round, pear or cherry tomatoes, the problems are the same".
2024-03-01 00:00
Right now there is not a very buoyant market either for Spanish vegetables, both greenhouse and open field, or for Spanish citrus. "Yesterday we had a good day of sales but today things are rather calmer. February had a quiet start
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Protecting crops against tomato brown rugose fruit virus
2024-03-01 00:00
Understanding the impact of Tomato Brown Rugose Brown Virus (ToBRFV) in Solanaceae – an introduction
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"Product features can make a difference in the supply chain".
2024-02-29 00:00
The Sicilian grower Il Marchio d'Oro supplies the market with almost year-round production of different varieties of yellow and red Lamuyo tomatoes and peppers. In addition to vine tomatoes, the company grows cherry, cherry pear and pear tomatoes.
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There is a very strong demand for the counter-seasonal climbing bean
2024-02-29 00:00
Climate change is now a reality, with its most immediate effects causing serious production imbalances, often forcing growers to change course to avoid, for example, increased plant health problems, as in the case of tomatoes. In this case, ToBRFV (Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus), ToFBV (Tomato
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The Spanish vegetable market, both greenhouse and open field, and the Spanish citrus fruit market are not going too well. "Yesterday we had a good sales day, but today is already much calmer. In fact, the month of February started calmly and it looks like it will end
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'The greenhouse vegetable market continues to be dominated by a large supply from the south'
2024-02-29 00:00
The transition to Western European products in the greenhouse vegetable market is currently in full swing, but for the time being, the market is dominated by vegetables from the south. Benny Cuypers from BelOrta reports: "We have to keep up with the prices from Spain and Morocco, where,
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Alce Nero presents two new references in the Tomato Range
2024-02-29 00:00
Alce Nero, the brand that since 1978 has made organic its commitment to caring for the earth and the wellbeing of people, is enriching its range of tomatoes and sauces with two new products: Fine Tomato Pulp (350g) and Cherry Tomato Puree (350g). Two proposals perfect in
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Maximizing yields with high-quality plum tomatoes
2024-02-28 00:00
"When constantly in touch with growers from Sicily, it becomes essential to meet the needs of the local territory. What better solution than a local breeding station?" explains Cassibba, tomato breeder at Progene Seed.
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