The green, smooth-skinned Bacon organic avocado variety is currently in season in southern Spain. "We began selling the first organic Bacon avocados on October 5th and have been operating at maximum volume for a week now," said Fernando Martin, the general manager of Bio Procam. read more

Indian festivals and flowers are a perfect combination, especially during Diwali - the highlight of Gujarat's festive season. From fragrant desi roses and tuberoses to colorful yellow-orange marigolds, from delicate pink lotuses to cheerful chrysanthemums, fresh blooms are a must-have. read more

As part of the Ukrainian government grant program to support small and medium-sized businesses, four agro-enterprises received 13.5 million hryvnias (approximately 304,321 euros) for the development of horticulture, berry growing, and viticulture. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 393.7 million hryvnias have been allocated. read more

The National Police and customs officials in Spain intercepted a 13-ton cocaine shipment in Algeciras, disguised within a banana delivery from Ecuador destined for a fruit company in Alicante. This operation represents the largest cocaine seizure on Spanish soil, surpassing the. read more

The increasingly warmer climate has brought forward, as we have seen in recent seasons, the early harvest of table grapes. However, above-average winter temperatures can be detrimental to the success of the campaign. In fact, table grapes require the. read more

A New Zealand agritech company, Robotics Plus, showcased its autonomous, multi-purpose hybrid vehicle, Prospr, at FIRA USA in Woodland, Sacramento, California. This event is dedicated to autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. Prospr is designed for tasks in orchards and vineyards, with the goal of. read more

The first farmers' market in the central Piazza Saad Zaghloul in Alexandria, Egypt was inaugurated last Saturday. This was a significant moment for the "Mediterranean and African Markets Initiative" (MAMI-Farmers Markets) project, which is funded by. read more

The inclusive basketball of the Canary Islands kicks off the 2024-2025 season this coming Saturday, October 26, starting at 9 am, in Los Llanos de Aridane. The municipality of the island of La Palma will host for the fourth time a gathering of the Basketball Without Limits league. read more

The 2024 ginger harvest in China started around October 10, and the newly harvested ginger is now entering the "rounding stage," a critical month-long period for curing. Freshly preserved ginger is anticipated to be available in the market by late November, with air-dried ginger to follow in late December. Sales are currently ongoing. read more

Nursery crops maintained their position as the top crop in Santa Clara County in 2023, as reported by the latest Crop Report from the county. Despite a decrease in value of nearly 8% from 2022 due to the closure of one mushroom farm, mushrooms held onto the second spot, according to county officials. read more

The Coryphee apple, developed by Belgian breeder Zouk, has been nominated for the "Product Made in Limburg" award. Every year, the Made In organization recognizes the finest products originating from the Limburg region of Flanders. This year, a fresh produce item is one of the 20 nominees. "It's very special. The" read more

The Italian company Dari Ecomeccanica continues to innovate in the agricultural machinery sector with its cutting-edge solutions. Their latest innovation, the Trackster-S, was presented at EIMA 2024 with the aim of revolutionizing the harvesting of leafy vegetables. read more

The first Greek avocados made their debut in the new season just a few days ago. The harvest on the island of Crete started with the Zutano variety, with growers receiving 2.60 euros/kg. Mr. Yorgos Kornarakis, fruit sales director of the Agricultural Cooperative of Chania, an area which has experienced read more

Italy, from North to South, is literally underwater; the floods of the last weeks have caused extensive damage, crippling agriculture. Seasonal crops are suffering particularly, such as Veneto radicchio, which was close to harvest. read more

The European Commission's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa that exceeds the maximum residue limit for Prochloraz by a factor of 20, a plant protection product whose use is

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At the end of September, Agence BIO presented a mid-year update on organic market data and production trends (excluding out-of-home catering) at the La Terre est Notre Métier trade show in Retiers. Although organic products are still facing challenges in regaining ground in supermarkets and hypermarkets, read more

Strawberries attract new farmers every year due to being perceived as an easy, high-value crop with a quick growth cycle that requires less capital input compared to other types of fruit. However, this year may see some strawberry farmers leaving the market due to various challenges. read more

Durian production in Laos has reached a point where the industry is now looking into exporting opportunities to China, the largest global market for the fruit. In southern Laos, specifically on the Bolaven Plateau famous for its coffee, a Chinese entrepreneur named Tao Jian has set up a durian farm with 50,000 trees... read more

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Sezon eksportu winogron z Ameryki Południowej ma się rozpocząć, a Peruwiańskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Eksporterów Winogron Stołowych przewiduje mocny rok. W swoim najnowszym raporcie Stowarzyszenie przewiduje, że Peru wyeksportuje 78,7 miliona skrzynek (8,2 kg/skrzynka) winogron stołowych w sezonie 2024/25. read more