Grzegorz Kasprzak from the village of Budy Liskowskie near Kalisz shows that even a small farm can be successful if it focuses on taste, quality, and close contact with customers. His brand - Rajska Truskawka (Heavenly Strawberry) - has gained recognition among local consumers, and sales have increased. read more

In addition to citrus fruits, Ukraine will also receive significant shipments of peaches, nectarines, flat peaches, and sweet cherries this season. With a predicted decrease in domestic cherry production, there will be substantial imports to meet demand. Imports of apples will continue until the next domestic season begins. read more

In North Iceland, the favorable spring weather has accelerated the potato planting process by almost three weeks. Areas like Skagafjörður and Húsavík have started planting earlier than usual. Kári Gunnarsson, an agricultural service representative, mentioned the early plowing in Skagafjörður last week. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in the Dominican Republic operates Biovega, one of the most advanced laboratories in the country for micropropagation and in vitro seedling production, located in La Vega. In 2024, the facility provided 1,500,125 in vitro plants to support 553 agricultural producers. read more

The Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI confirms its role as a protagonist of the spring fruit and vegetable season in Emilia-Romagna. It is an excellent ambassador of the agriculture of Emilia-Romagna, even on European markets. Grown in a specialized area that extends between Bologna and Ferrara, this vegetable is... read more

From mid-May, supermarkets start expanding their assortment and dedicated spaces for summer categories. Among these, melons - especially the netted variety - are a staple in stores. Prices remain high, but they are gradually decreasing week by week. read more

Wadsworth Control Systems has launched a new climate control solution called Juniper, targeting growers who value simplicity, reliability, and affordability. Bridging the gap between traditional thermostats and Wadsworth's advanced Seed platform, Juniper is perfect for high schools, small-scale operations, and those on a budget. read more

In 2024, CIA-Conadha continued its growth path at a higher rate compared to the market average, despite a general context characterized by inflation and stagnant consumer spending. Sales at supermarket checkouts reached 3.12 billion euros (+1.7% in... read more

Thrips parvispinus have been appearing in Michigan greenhouses in recent years. Here is an overview of the most recent research on how to manage this invasive pest in case it appears in your greenhouse. Severe damage from Thrips parvispinus on Dipladenia. read more

Since 2018, Tanner & Co. AG has been collaborating with Swiss asparagus producers supplying the retail sector. The goal of this partnership was to develop an environmentally friendly and sales-boosting alternative to traditional packaging methods. Instead of using shrink film, clear trays, or traditional packaging materials. read more

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an increase in import duties on Turkish apples from 50% to at least 100%. This proposal aims to curb the influx of Turkish apples and safeguard the interests of domestic apple growers. read more

Korzyści środowiskowe stanowią kluczową zaletę roślin ozdobnych (Hall & Knuth, 2019). Te rośliny zapewniają schronienie i pożywienie dla ptaków, owadów i innej dzikiej fauny (Helfand et al., 2006; Nickerson et al., 2023). Jednak nie wszystkie formy dzikiej fauny mogą być równie pożądane w krajobrazie ogrodowym. Oto kluczowe. read more

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Koelhuis Dronten has begun construction on a new 4,000 m² cold storage facility. The new space is specifically designed to store arable crops like carrots and celeriac, and will have the capacity to hold 8,200 crates spread across ten mechanically cooled cells. This new facility will replace the old ULO cooling system. read more

The cherries and hopes for a good harvest have fallen to the ground. The images unfortunately document what happened in the fields of Trani and the area of Bisceglie. A real massacre of cherries, caused by the voracity of the parakeets, a wild species of parrots of origin. read more

ANFIC is putting 'rogue' operators on notice: the illegal propagation, sale, or distribution of protected fruit varieties — including trees and the fruit produced from those trees — without a valid licence is theft and will be enforced. Intellectual property rights, including Plant Breeders' rights, will be protected. read more

At Applegarth Farm in Hampshire, UK, just 45 minutes south of London, Seedleaves has introduced a hyper-local vertical farming concept that combines production, retail, and dining in one location. The 5,000 square foot "vertical barn" features a restaurant, cooking school, and gourmet food shop. read more

A dry growing season led Jersey farmers to heavily invest in promoting Jersey Royals, but recent logistics complications have impacted their export plans. A key freight ship was redirected from its normal route, as DFDS directed it to Guernsey for the Muratti Vase, disrupting both freight and. read more

The 2025 season proves to be exceptionally challenging for raspberries grown in tunnels as well. An example of this was a visit to Konrad Kozakiewicz's plantation – Kozacka Strawberry Farm in Michalowo. As part of the Tunnel Inspirations project, we asked Jan Szałas from Szałas Agro company how. read more

"Ten years I am at the service of the company, and I can say that the technology we have acquired has made a difference in the quality of our production. We are currently exporting to more than 20 countries around the world and we are always looking for new markets," adds Lima. read more