Ausveg, the national organization representing vegetable, potato, and onion growers in Australia, has voiced their support for National Farm Safety Week, starting on Sunday, July 20. This year's theme, named "Second Chances – Who Knows How Many You'll Get?", aims to promote safety awareness among those working in the agricultural sector. read more

With temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of Italy, it's inevitable to think about the symbol of summer: watermelon. This fruit is the star of the month of July, thanks to the analyses of Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, which captures a... read more

In 2023, Indonesia implemented more stringent quarantine regulations for imported onions, which included mandatory fumigation. This requirement also applied to onions imported from New Zealand. These measures were motivated by Indonesia's goal to safeguard its agricultural industry against potential biosecurity risks. read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z Maroka do Hiszpanii wzrósł w pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku, z najnowszych danych przedstawionych przez Hortoinfo wynika, że ilość wzrosła o 22% w skali roku. Hiszpania zaimportowała 188 076 ton produktów rolnych z Maroka o wartości 481 milionów euro. Pomidory stanowiły główny udział w wzroście, ich ilość wzrosła o 34% pod względem objętości i wartości. read more

W Masseria Fruttirossi's Lome brand juices will soon be available in Tetra Pak carton format in addition to glass and PET bottles. This is the latest innovation introduced by the Apulian company, which is the leading pomegranate producer in Italy with 400 hectares. Dario De Lisi, the company's sales manager, announced this new development. read more

Według początkowych prognoz zbiorów dla regionu Axarquía w Maladze, można spodziewać się silnego wzrostu produkcji mango. Produkcja awokado, która rośnie w różnych prowincjach Hiszpanii, również powinna poprawić się. W ostatnich latach zbiory mango w Maladze były. read more

"The persistent drought and high temperatures in the early morning hours make it difficult to grow horticultural crops," says Maria Luisa Terrenzio, marketing manager at OP Prima Bio in Rignano Garganico, a town in the Italian province of Foggia, Apulia. "Tomatoes, in particular, require constant..." read more

Dr. Stuart Davis, Sustainability Manager at LeaderBrand, was recently honored with a Life Membership by Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) in recognition of his long-standing service and leadership in the horticultural industry. The award was presented in a special ceremony last week, attended by the Chair of HortNZ... read more

From rooftop greenhouses to subterranean growth chambers, plant research facilities on the University of Toronto's historic St. George campus are quietly undergoing a major lighting retrofit – and gaining a research boost in the process. The upgrade from fluorescent and incandescent lighting to LED lighting is improving both the energy efficiency and research capabilities of the facilities. read more

The 23rd Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) and China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is set to bring together over 500 exhibitors from around the world. read more

This year, small-scale farmers in Togo have been impacted by unfavorable weather conditions and limited access to a highly competitive market. In response, Yao Tchassouni is striving to distinguish himself by cultivating organic okra using native seeds. The farmer states, "The situation is very challenging due to the arid, hot conditions." read more

In October 2025, another edition of the "Small Farms Development Program" will be launched. This is a great opportunity for small producers of berries to apply for support of up to 120,000 PLN for the development of their farms. Applications are submitted electronically. The deadline read more

The theme for this year's United States Independence event at the U.S. Embassy in Chile, on June 12th, was centered around the connection between Chile and the USA in the field of astronomy and space exploration. It was a great opportunity to showcase Cosmic Crisp® apples. This event marked the 249th anniversary. read more

"We share the concerns expressed today by Minister Lollobrigida: the proposed European budget falls short of the challenges facing the agri-food sector," said Italmercati President Fabio Massimo Pallottini. "The Common Agricultural Policy must remain a cornerstone." read more

The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) concluded its Reflection Symposium, which took place from July 12-15, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. The Symposium this year had 767 registered attendees from 23 countries, ranging from Australia to the United States. read more

The melon campaign is in full swing, and to understand how the 2025 season is going, we contacted Marco Spinetti, quality control and production manager at Top Melon, a leading company in the Umbrian fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries will be hosting an Open House in 2025 at their facility in Canby, Oregon. The event will take place from Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 22nd, coinciding with the Farwest Show. Terra Nova is conveniently located only 35 minutes south of the Oregon Convention Center, situated in the midst of Oregon's nursery country. read more

Table grapes from the Meknes region are now available on the market after a delay of 20-30 days caused by unfavorable weather conditions. Oussama Errahmani, a local grower, has observed an increase in quality and a satisfactory yield. However, he has highlighted the slow pace of commercial uptake in the local market. read more

Cibus expands its retail real estate portfolio with ten acquisitions. The real estate firm has purchased ten properties in Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium through four separate transactions, with a total underlying property value of approximately €36.5 million. In Belgium, Cibus is acquiring a Proxy. read more

Nie ma oznak wznowienia zakłóceń w eksporcie bananów z Ekwadoru do Rosji - powiedział ambasador Ekwadoru w Moskwie, Juan Fernando Holguín Flores, w niedawnej rozmowie z RIA Novosti. W 2024 roku Rosja tymczasowo zawiesiła pięciu ekwadorskich eksporterów na 12 dni z powodu obaw o read more