In the Emilia-Romagna areas, the first harvests of summer pears have started in recent days, officially marking the beginning of the 2025-2026 pear campaign. To delve deeper into the prospects of the new season, we contacted Manuel Manfredi, director of Opera La Pera. read more

The avocado industry in Australia is expanding its presence in international markets, with a consistent supply from eight growing regions spanning from far north Queensland to the southwest of Western Australia. Growers in these regions operate under various climate conditions, ranging from subtropical to... read more

In addition to sous-vide cooked beets, Hans van Maurik also offers a variety of sous-vide cooked corn under The Farm Route brand in the Dutch, Belgian, and German markets. "Using the sous-vide method, we cook our vegetables in their own juices, which helps to preserve their optimal flavor and nutritional value." read more

Monrovia Nursery will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, and the year-long festivities will begin at Cultivate. Visitors to booth #3447 can view upcoming plant varieties, learn about notable figures in landscape history, and explore displays featuring both historical horticultural developments. read more

Participants of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting are exploring collaboration opportunities with Shaanxi province in agriculture, leveraging technological advancements and logistics enhancements under the Belt and Road Initiative. At the international kiwifruit park located in... read more

Modern cultivation under cover requires increasingly advanced technologies that support growers in fighting excessive sunlight and overheating of structures. One solution is shading greenhouse and polytunnel structures using drones. read more

A recall has been announced for melons sold at French Carrefour stores due to high levels of pesticide residue. The product recall site in France, Rappel Conso, identified melons from the Provence region under the Reflets de France brand. The affected melons were sold loose between June 21 and July. read more

Według EastFruit, pomimo oczekiwanego spadku obszaru uprawy melonów w Uzbekistanie do 2025 roku, eksport tego owocu nadal rośnie. Ostatnio firma FERGANA EXIM AGRO z powodzeniem wysłała świeże melony do Szwecji, dokonując dwóch dostaw odmian „Torpedo” i „Obi-Navvot”. Co istotne, pierwsza dostawa. read more

Once considered a staple only in winter pantries, dried fruit now strongly asserts itself even in the warmer months. Eating habits are changing, there is a growing focus on wellness, and consumption occasions are multiplying, from on-the-go snacks to aperitifs. read more

Businesses that deal with fresh produce around the world are facing numerous challenges such as increasing costs, shortages of labor, uncertainty over trade tariffs, and disruptions caused by extreme weather. Consequently, their requirements for temperature-controlled storage and transportation are evolving. "Week by week - and at read more

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In 2024, China emerged as a leading exporter of edible mushrooms and truffles, with exports totaling $242 million, as reported by China's Customs Administration. This accounted for 47.1% of the global market share, reflecting an increase from 42.1% in 2022. Edible mushrooms are known for their umami flavor. read more

The LaserWeeder from Carbon Robotics has already eliminated 25 billion weeds! This may sound like a randomly pulled figure, but thanks to its AI technology that can distinguish between weeds and crops and identify individual weeds, it is possible to accurately track the number of weeds eliminated. read more