A key to successful crop production is correctly managing fertilizers. Nutrient Management Level 1 is part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). Join the over 1100 growers from around the world who have successfully completed it. read more

In the U.S. market, the intersection of consumer interest in convenience and health with retailers' need for labor-efficient solutions drives a strong demand for fresh-cut fruits in the produce aisles. Fresh Del Monte has noticed a growing preference for ready-to-eat options and healthier foods. read more

Between July 2024 and March 2025, U.S. potato exports showed different trends in various categories. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, exports of frozen potatoes increased by 3%, fresh potatoes by 1%, and seed potatoes by 16%. On the other hand, exports of dehydrated potatoes declined by 16%. read more

Spain officially joined the European Economic Community (EEC) on 1 January 1986 after signing the Accession Treaty on 12 June 1985. In that first year of membership, Spain exported 4.9 million tons of fruit and vegetables to other countries in the economic bloc for 1,764 million euros. read more

Maan Horti Automation has partnered with Powerplants, giving them exclusive rights for distributing, servicing, and maintaining Growcoon dispensers in Australia and New Zealand. This partnership guarantees that growers in these regions will now have access to local technical support for all... read more

Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF), says that it's challenging to find positives in the difficult Turkish cherry season due to significant losses: "Looking at the current situation in Turkey, it is evident that there are simply not enough cherries being produced right now." read more

Crocus Labs has developed a lighting control system that transforms existing multichannel LED setups into adaptive lighting platforms. The Berlin-based company mentions that the system is currently undergoing testing in research greenhouses, with trials conducted on lettuce, basil, blueberries, and strawberries. read more

A shipment of 46 tons of tomatoes from Kazakhstan's Green Capital company, based in Aktobe, was returned by Russian authorities in late May 2025 over suspected contamination with Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). However, Kazakhstan's accredited laboratories found no trace of the virus. read more

The stone fruit season is already well underway in the Spanish province of Lleida. Apricots arrived more than two weeks ago, and nectarines, peaches, and flat peaches have also just started to be harvested. For the time being, there are limited volumes of Catalan fruit, and, in general, there is read more

The grape harvest season has started in the Wilayat of Yanqul, A'Dhahirah Governorate, Oman, and will continue until early August. The area includes approximately 13 acres with around 2,600 grape trees, according to Salim bin Suhail Al Alawi, Director of the Agriculture and Water Resources Department in Yanqul. read more

In Sicily, the campaign for yellow melons has started a few weeks ago, with the La Normanna cooperative from Paternò (Catania) opening the season with the first harvests in protected cultivation. It has been a positive start, both in terms of quality and demand, the latter being driven also read more

The Sonora table grape season in Mexico began later than originally anticipated, and just a few weeks into the harvest, it was significantly disrupted by adverse weather conditions. An early tropical depression formed in the south and brought heavy rainfall to the Sonora region. read more