The floral industry is changing at a rapid pace, due to factors such as increasing costs, evolving supply chains, and the influence of new technologies on business operations. SAF Amelia Island 2026, the 141st annual convention of the Society of American Florists (SAF), taking place from August 18 to 20, aims to assist floral professionals in navigating these changes. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have placed competitive bids for licenses for the Gold fruit variety and the newly commercialized Red80 cultivar, with values reaching high levels per hectare. For the first time, the marketer allocated 50 hectares of Red80 licenses for unrestricted planting. Opening at read more

The data released by Istat regarding the preliminary estimates of consumer prices in the month of April show a general inflation rate on the rise at +2.8% on an annual basis and a basket of goods that registers a +2.5% increase on a trend basis. The data released by Istat confirm a read more

Fruit growers in Poland are evaluating the damages caused by late April frosts that affected crops in various regions, with the eastern areas being the most impacted and stone fruit production facing challenges. In the Lublin region, grower Marcin Gazda reported temperatures dropping to -10°C on several nights. read more

Silne wiatry i obfite opady deszczu w częściach Tamilnadu zniszczyły plantacje bananów w różnych dystryktach, w tym Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore i Salem. Największe szkody odnotowano w Theni, gdzie rośliny bananowca ucierpiały na około 2 000 akrach (około 809 hektarach). W taluku Andipatti około 3 000... read more

Poland's seaports are increasingly focusing on improving accessibility and multimodal connectivity in response to growing cargo volumes that have exposed limitations in road, rail, and border infrastructure. This issue was addressed in a session on seaport challenges and priorities at the European Economic. read more

Jak promować zrównoważoność, gdy największa część emisji w Twojej firmie nie pochodzi z Twojej działalności, ale z łańcucha dostaw? To pytanie było kluczowe podczas prezentacji Marissy van Adrichem, Menadżer Zrównoważonego Rozwoju w holenderskiej firmie handlującej świeżymi produktami rolnymi - Best Fresh.

How do you drive sustainability when the largest share of your company's emissions occurs not within your own operations, but across your supply chain? That question was central to a presentation by Marissa van Adrichem, Sustainability Manager at Dutch fresh produce trading company Best Fresh. read more

The past week brought a wave of strong frosts that covered practically the entire area of Poland. In many regions, temperatures dropped to as low as -8°C, and locally even -9°C, and what was particularly concerning - they lasted for a long time, even from 7 to 10 hours. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has released its late Mandarin export estimate for the 2026 season, confirming that there is stability in production in the category. Overall, the numbers show a slight decrease compared to last year's late Mandarin export figures. read more

In the Netherlands, the gerbera is regaining popularity in the lead-up to Mother's Day, solidifying its position as a staple in the seasonal selection. According to Coloured by Gerbera, the flower's charm is well-founded. "Its versatility, strong visual impact, and wide range of colors... read more

Each spring, the Netherlands hosts the Dutch Spring Trials, also known as the Pack Trials, where seven plant breeders open their facilities to share trial results with customers. Visitors mainly come from other European countries, but growers and buyers from Asia and North America also attend. read more

Students studying for a Foundation Degree and a BSc (Hons) in Horticulture at the College of Food, Agriculture and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently participated in a study tour to France. The tour specifically explored the Nantes and Angers regions in the Loire Valley. This visit offered students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in ornamental horticulture. read more