The pilot project "Winter Onion of Ukraine" has been initiated in the Odesa region by the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers in partnership with Seedon, a seed company from South Korea. According to Lyudmyla Klebanova, the head of the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers, the first 5. read more

Workers in Kenyan flower farms have been encouraged to report incidents of gender-based violence. Nancy Baraza, the chairperson of the Technical Working Group on Gender Based Violence including Femicide, stated that there are reports showing a significant occurrence of GBV in flower farms. She raised concerns that many of read more

In Lilongwe, Malawi, the first national banana industry conference took place on May 30, emphasizing the collaboration among agricultural sectors. Emily Chirwa, a farmer from Nkhotakota and a member of the Ngana Banana Cooperative, presented ripe bananas and homemade chips. She stated, "These bananas paid my read more

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A return trip from Amsterdam to Vienna costs transport companies €950 in tolls. Electric vehicles could potentially be exempt, but they face the challenge of a lack of sufficient charging infrastructure along that route. Bergeijk Logistics, a Dutch company, specializes in temperature-controlled groupage transport. read more

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British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a significant advancement in its export strategy by securing seed funding for an inbound trade mission from Vietnam. This initiative is a key component of BAPL's overarching goal to tap into new international markets for premium, larger-sized British fruits. read more

For as long as anyone can remember, fresh produce from Belgium has been transported from Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Germany. Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) supplies tomatoes, lettuce, fruits, and open-field vegetables from there to cities such as Berlin and Munich on a daily basis. FMB, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in February, continues to deliver these products to Germany with great success. read more

The zbiórka sadzeniaków jest w pełnym toku we wszystkich regionach Australii produkujących sadzeniaki. Południowa Australia i Wiktoria produkują większość sadzeniaków. "Sadzeniaki mogą być przenoszone między wszystkimi stanami z wyjątkiem Tasmanii i Australii Zachodniej. Sadzeniaki mogą być przemieszczane z" read more

The strawberry season is picking up, and the weather has also started to favor these fruits, as can be seen from the quantities available on the market and the price drops. Below is a list and current prices of strawberries at the beginning of June. read more

After ten years, during which Aerobotics, one of South Africa's most successful tech startups, gained recognition as a trailblazer in AI and precision farming, their tools are now utilized by approximately 400 companies. Among their clients are numerous prominent fruit companies, with a significant portion of their business stemming from this sector. read more

Kwiaty rosną w idealnym wzorze znowu i znowu, wytwarzając łodygi, liście i płatki. Nowe badanie przeprowadzone przez Uniwersytet Cornell pokazuje, że nawet w tej precyzyjnej, ułożonej formacji roślin, aktywność genów wewnątrz poszczególnych komórek jest o wiele bardziej chaotyczna, niż to wydaje się z zewnątrz. To odkrycie ma duże znaczenie. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam 2025 will feature 80 knowledge sessions showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and sustainable growth in horticulture. Highlights include knowledge sessions on AI and robotics, global food security, cannabis cultivation, and adaptive greenhouse design. Join industry experts for insightful discussions and presentations. read more

Last week, Bloom Fresh™ laid the foundation stone for the world's leading technological innovation center, aimed at developing new varieties of table grapes and cherries. This state-of-the-art facility is being established in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish region of Murcia, where the company will be integrating... read more

This organism can stay in the soil for up to two decades, posing a threat to potato agriculture. The pest was identified by Helgi Jóhannesson, a horticultural consultant at the Agricultural Advisory Centre, during routine soil sampling last fall. Helgi said, "I found the nematode almost by". read more

Hobaho and Van Zanten Flowerbulbs have announced the merger of their lily breeding activities under the Hobaho brand. This strategic move combines years of expertise, experience, innovation, and future-oriented technology in the flower bulb industry. This merger brings together the entire lily breeding... read more

For Jonah Krochmalnek, founder of Microgreens Consulting, success in microgreens isn't just about yield or price points. It's about capacity. "We often had two peaks and lulls in the season," he said, describing the rush of summer restaurant demand and winter grocery store orders. "It can be read more

With a history spanning over 75 years, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has been a stable presence in the North American greenhouse industry. As the growth of controlled environment agriculture has expanded, the company has broadened its offerings from primarily ornamental horticulture to include food and cannabis. read more

This year, Colombia's overall Tahiti lime production has been better than in recent years, thanks to favorable weather conditions and an increase in plantings over the last decade. Indeed, the acreage devoted to Tahiti lime production in Colombia has increased from around 9,000 hectares ten years ago. read more

Aldi boss: Planning delays are slowing new supermarket openings and job creation

The UK head of Aldi, Giles Hurley, has expressed frustration over the country's intricate planning system and objections from competitors that are causing delays in the opening of new stores and the creation of jobs. The CEO of the supermarket chain noted that what was once read more