Tomatoes

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

Afghanistan has exported 6,368 tons of tomatoes from Kandahar to Pakistan in the first six months of the Afghan calendar year, as reported by the Taliban-run Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock. This represents a 2.94 percent increase in tomato exports from Kandahar compared to the previous year. read more

Some types of fresh produce can be quite difficult to clean. For example, blueberries secrete juice that can turn into a tar-like substance and harden like resin, making it very challenging and time-consuming to clean. Snack tomatoes can also split when being processed by packing machinery, releasing their juice. read more

In Ukraine, the pricing trends for cucumbers and tomatoes on different retail platforms are being monitored by sources such as "Hvylya", the Minfin portal, the Capital Market, and the Odessa market "Pochatok". With winter approaching, there is an upward trend in the prices of these vegetables. read more

Légumes de France and the Tomatoes and Cucumbers of France association are pleased with two rulings issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on October 4th. As a result of these decisions, Western Sahara will no longer be able to benefit from the 2019 EU-Morocco trade agreement. read more

Greenhouse vegetable growers experienced an average turnover increase of around 6 percent in the first 8 months of 2024. This growth was mainly driven by price hikes in cucumber and vine tomatoes due to reduced production. The industry organization Boerenbond highlighted a 'very read more

In Punjab, a project aimed at promoting off-season tomato cultivation has led to the planting of tomatoes on 647 hectares, striving towards a goal of 809 hectares. Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Secretary of Agriculture in Punjab, highlighted the initiative's focus on ensuring the availability of local tomatoes throughout the year. read more

On the wholesale market, the situation with red tomatoes is developing in a very similar way to last year's price scenario. What could this mean for the wholesale prices of these vegetables in the upcoming weeks? read more

Rwanda reported a significant performance in its tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with a total of 13,700 tons of tomatoes exported, generating revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). Jean Bosco Mulindi, the Emerging Commodities. read more

Biota Nutri has released the findings of its recent trials conducted in Kenya with Biota Calcium and Biota Iron, in partnership with Koppert Kenya. Charles Macharia from Koppert Kenya stated, "Biota Calcium was tested on tomatoes, and the results were very promising: the Calcium content of the tomato read more

Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports to the European Union, particularly tomatoes, berries, and citrus fruits, have increased by 5%, surpassing 1.5 million tons per year. This growth has been sustained over the past three years and is crucial for the Moroccan economy as it contributes to the overall value. read more

Ukrainian greenhouse enterprises are increasing tomato prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this situation to a significant decrease in the supply of greenhouse vegetables, while demand remains stable. Producers state that tomato yields in read more

In this subproject, the focus is on tomato cultivation under full LED lighting. It aims to investigate the extent to which evaporation is restricted at higher humidity levels, whether nutrient uptake can be compensated for by a higher watering EC, and whether a lower. read more

The most recent update from the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) as of October 4 shows that the harvest is wrapping up in most Northern Hemisphere countries. Weather conditions have resulted in varied outcomes across regions. France has processed approximately 150,000 tonnes. Volumes in the southeast are... read more