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The Verna lemon campaign in Spain is entering its final phase ahead of schedule this year. Prices are profitable and higher than last year. Therefore, the sector expects a smooth transition between the Spanish and the southern hemisphere's production, with prices remaining high, even higher for. read more

The Riza Growers collective is going to host its inaugural Riza Expo at their inspiration center in Wateringen from June 4 to 6 and June 10 to 11. This event is targeted towards exporters, retailers, trade professionals, and garden centers. Henk said, "This is our chance to demonstrate the reasons behind the creation of Riza." read more

Tomato growers in Morocco have reported shortages of insects used for the biological control of Tuta Absoluta this season due to high demand, which contrasts with the caution exercised in the previous season. This has led to a significant spread of the pest. read more

Unseasonal spring frosts have devastated Hungary's watermelon and apricot crops, with early April cold snaps followed by further chilling in early May compounding the damage. According to a recent survey by the Hungarian FruitVeB Interprofessional Organization, the watermelon harvest is expected read more

Według Stowarzyszenia Rolników z Walencji (AVA-ASAJA), ceny oferowane producentom ziemniaków spadły o połowę w ciągu ostatnich trzech tygodni, do tego stopnia, że są teraz poniżej kosztów produkcji i generują straty. Organizacja rolnicza oskarża agentów, którzy są read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly online price developments for various types of fruit and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, these included avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. read more

On May 26th, Mother's Day is celebrated in Poland. It is one of the biggest flower events of the year, with supermarkets stocking up on more flowers for the occasion. This year, the fact that it fell on a Monday posed some logistical challenges for supermarket buyers. read more

Good start for watermelons, with quality noticeably improving. Cherry prices significantly down: sales of Italian cultivars Giorgia and Ferrovia have begun. The campaign for Italian netted melons is progressing smoothly: new production from Northern Italy has started. Green beans are available. read more

Which new variety will follow Dahlia coccinea Dalina® Maxi Starburst Pink from Florensis? This year, seven companies – Beekenkamp Plants, Dümmen Orange, Florensis, Selecta one, Suntory Flowers Europe, Syngenta Flowers, and Takii Europe – have submitted their most impressive novelties to participate. read more

The sandy soils of Malaga, Huelva, and the municipality of Guardamar in the province of Alicante are ideal for cultivating sweet potatoes. In Spain, regular potatoes are more popular, but in other countries like Italy and the United Kingdom, sweet potato consumption is also common. read more

A shipment of approximately 10 metric tons of Amrapali mangoes from Dhenkanal, Odisha, has been sent to European markets, including the UK and Italy, as confirmed by officials. More than 100 female mango farmers were trained on export standards, which could potentially transform local economic activities through... read more

W 1993 roku Bob Andersen został dyrektorem zarządzającym Plantacji Mount Elgon, którą założył jego dziadek w 1920 roku. Wtedy, czyli w 1993 roku, na farmie uprawiano wyłącznie jabłka i brzoskwinie. W 1993 roku Bob wykupił farmę od swojego ojca, a przez ostatnie trzy dekady gospodarstwo rozrosło się o. read more

The Garden Route in South Africa has seen avocado cultivation expand from 135 hectares in 2017 to 1,400 hectares. Last season yielded 3,000 tons, with expectations to double to over 6,000 tons. This positions the Garden Route to extend South Africa's avocado production, ensuring a year-round supply. read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain is entering its final phase earlier than expected this year. Prices are profitable and higher than last year. Therefore, the sector anticipates a seamless transition between Spanish and southern hemisphere production, with prices expected to remain high, possibly even higher. read more

The Dutch open-field vegetable season is currently starting at AGF-Direct, with different market conditions for various vegetables. Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct is giving a market update. "We are slowly beginning the Dutch broccoli season this week, but the volumes are not very significant. read more

The chanterelle season in the Balkans has officially started. "The first deliveries from Macedonia arrived a week later than last year, in week 20. Deliveries from Serbia are also starting to increase gradually. Demand was a bit low in the first week of sales, but we are noticing a rise now." read more

A pair of Yubari melons were sold for 1 million yen (approximately $7,000) at the first auction at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market in Japan on Monday. This price represents a decrease of 2 million yen compared to the previous year. The buyer was a company from Otaru that specializes in agricultural products. read more

Nimble newcomers in South Africa's emerging export sector have been exploring new opportunities, such as exporting blueberries from Zimbabwe. Sandeep Valodia recalls how five years ago, when he first introduced this product to clients in the Far East, it amazed them as they had never heard of it before. read more

Australian greenhouse tomato growers are urgently requesting a change in the national biosecurity response to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), pushing for its reclassification from 'under eradication' to 'present – under management'. The industry argues that the current eradication efforts are inadequate. read more