Tomatoes

The demand from specialty retailers, supermarkets, and discount stores could be met with consistent high quality and continuity, despite the high effort involved. read more

At an event that brought together farmers, technicians, and professionals from the horticultural sector, CapGen Seeds organized successful open house sessions last Thursday in Campohermoso (Níjar) to present their latest innovation in tomatoes: the CGT3615 pear tomato variety. read more

The clementine season is in full swing, with high quantities coming in and good quality levels. Campaigns for turnip tops and black cabbage have started. The First Flower lemon campaign continues. The first batches of Costoluto Verde Marinda tomatoes are being harvested. The season for read more

Time for the NeuroTOm project's balance sheet, funded by the European Union as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions and conducted by the Edmund Mach Foundation in collaboration with Wageningen University. read more

McDonald's Korea will resume tomato supply next week. The local branch of the fast-food chain McDonald's Corporation will start using tomatoes in its burgers again after temporarily removing them due to a shortage caused by recent weather conditions. "Tomatoes, which have been in read more

The tomato volumes for the 2024/25 season are starting to increase significantly in the Spanish province of Almeria. "At the beginning of the season, in August, it was very hot, so poor fruit setting was a common problem. Flowers were falling off and many tomatoes were aborted. As a result, the read more

“There will be peppers, there will be tomatoes, there will be zucchinis for all markets”. Antonio Mena, territorial delegate of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Andalusian Regional Government, sent a message of reassurance on Wednesday.

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Coco peat, a product made from coconut husks, has emerged as a sustainable and efficient growing medium, particularly for cultivating tomatoes. It provides substantial benefits in water retention, aeration, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, using coir bags is an ideal solution for enhancing crop growth. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

Particularly noticeable is the price drop for mini tomatoes without stems, which are 37.3% cheaper. Blueberries (-10.8%) and onions (-9.9%) also show significant price decreases. read more

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on essential goods as specified in the Council of Ministers Decree (KDP 349/2024). The decree specifies that the zero-rate category includes fresh or chilled vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, read more

A precision-bred tomato variety that is said to produce up to 400 per cent more fruit in one year compared to conventional tomatoes has been hailed as a potential "breakthrough crop" for precision breeding in the UK. read more

The horticultural campaign in Sicily is almost continuous, with only a few weeks break in August. It transitions from long-cycle productions to short-cycle summer productions, and then back to autumn-winter productions that last until late spring. In this context, tomato transplants are often... read more

Spain expects to produce 1.27 million tons of tomatoes in 14,175 hectares this winter season, which began in October. This represents almost the same volume and surface area as in 2023, as reported by the tomato subgroup of the European Commission's Fruit Expert Group meeting. read more

The Westhof Bio Group reflects on a challenging year of cultivation for tomatoes and bell peppers. Unusually low sunlight due to extreme weather conditions, as well as rising energy and labor costs, presented a significant challenge for the vegetable farm. Despite these obstacles, the team was able to persevere. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Dzięki nowoczesnym, chronionym strukturom, produkcje ogrodnicze z Sycylii są teraz dostępne przez cały rok. Z kolei OP Albani ma wszystko, co potrzebne do uprawy i zbiorów warzyw przez cały rok, bez przerwy. Jest to możliwe dzięki doskonałemu zarządzaniu i technicznemu... read more

Within a few months, it will become apparent which team will emerge victorious in the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge by developing the most effective AI algorithm for autonomously controlling the cultivation of dwarf tomatoes. Concurrently with the participants, a team of experts from WUR has also established a greenhouse for autonomous cultivation. read more

The customs report disclosed that Iran's agricultural exports amounted to 3.8 million tons, showing a 16% increase from the previous year. Topping the export list, pistachios brought in $614 million, followed by tomatoes, watermelons, apples, and dates at $226 million, $139 million, $124 million respectively. read more

In calendar week 43/2024, the prices for tomatoes increased significantly. Loose tomatoes were sold for 1.20 euros/kg to 0.80 euros/kg, long-life tomatoes on average for 1.10 euros/kg, vine tomatoes on average for 1 euro/kg, and pera tomatoes for 1.40 euros/kg to 1 euro/kg. For corto negro cucumbers, the prices ranged from 1.15 euros/kg to 0.90 euros/kg. read more