Members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) attended this year's European Nurserystock Association (ENA) summer meeting in the Czech Republic with renewed optimism, following the recent announcement outlining a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) trade agreement between the UK and the EU. read more

With St. John's Day falling on June 24th, the asparagus season traditionally draws to a close. The 2025 season experienced a sluggish start due to weather conditions, and the absence of prolonged heatwaves resulted in no extended periods of supply and price pressures. Supply and demand remained mostly balanced. read more

The Soil Map of Italy at a scale of 1:100,000 is expected to be released in the second half of 2026, a tool awaited for decades that will allow every farmer to decide which crop is most suitable for their soil, the best agricultural system, preferred cultivation practices, and the most effective management strategies. read more

Right on schedule, watermelons from VW Maxburg's greenhouses have hit the shelves at three supermarket chains in Belgium this week. This year, production has been scaled up to 2.2 hectares, expected to yield around 300,000 watermelons. To celebrate the first harvest, Tomeco and Coöperatie read more

In controlled environments, consistency is crucial. Whether you are cultivating tomatoes, cucumbers, or ornamentals, even a single outbreak of pests or pathogens can lead to the failure of an entire cycle. This is the risk that Fermata aims to minimize with its... read more

Singapore importer Kwek Global Pte Ltd has received the first shipment of Italian Skylar Rae cherries from RK Growers Srl on Sunday, June 22nd. "Skylar Rae is the sweetest cherry that you will ever taste with an exceptional sugar level of 22 - 24 brix," said Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at. read more

Aviko, a member of the international agro-food cooperative Royal Cosun and a global market leader in the production of potato flakes and granules, is increasing its production capacity in China by 70% annually. With this expansion, Aviko strengthens its position as a global player in the industry. read more

"Oferta zarówno sałaty Green, jak i Red Baby Butter Cakes™ jest silna. "Odkąd uruchomiliśmy w 2023 roku, stopniowo zwiększamy nasze nasadzenia, aby sprostać rosnącemu popytowi, trendowi, który, jak się spodziewamy, będzie się utrzymywać" - mówi Matt Hiltner z Babé Farms, Inc. "Chociaż są uprawiane przez cały rok w Babé Farms, wchodzimy w... read more

The strawberry harvest at Fife Fruits started in May, a bit earlier than anticipated, and is now in full swing. "We didn't rush the crop this year, so we were expecting to start a bit later, but the excellent weather in April and May really helped the strawberries grow," said Robert. read more

The price of German strawberries has increased by almost 70% over the last decade. In 2015, a kilogram of domestic strawberries cost EUR 3.94, while last year it was EUR 6.65, representing a 68.8% price hike, as reported by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft. read more

Between June 10 and 13, 2025, a shipment of fresh bananas from Ecuador weighing over 71 tons was destroyed in the control zone of the "Kyiv" Border Inspection Post. The reason: The fruit was deemed unfit for consumption according to Ukrainian food safety regulations. The bananas were first. read more

At yesterday's Interpera conference, experts in the pear industry discussed a range of common concerns for the future. The challenges to be faced are many, including difficulties related to labor, the need to adapt agricultural practices in the face of restrictions. read more

When Amanda Solliday started her academic journey in biology, she never imagined she would find herself digging in flower beds or delving into the intricate world of floral supply chains. However, today she is a doctoral candidate at the Cognitive Behavioral Lab, working towards making the floral industry more sustainable... read more

These emerging leaders from the Australian cherry industry have recently returned from an international study tour to Washington State, USA. During the tour, they had the opportunity to explore large-scale production systems and interact with international experts. The visit took place from May 28 to June 6 and was supported by funding from Hort Innovation. read more

Jake Linklater from the Nova Trust nursery, Nova Natives in Templeton, has been named the 2025 Young Plant Producer of the Year. This award, presented at the awards dinner in Christchurch, celebrates dedication and innovation in the plant production industry. The Young Plant Producer event. read more

Global shipping companies are taking legal action in Brazil to challenge competition rules that are preventing them from participating in the initial round of bidding for a new container terminal at the largest port in Latin America, scheduled for later this year. Danish shipping company Maersk has initiated the legal process. read more

The potato season is coming to an end in Cartagena, Spain, with positive outcomes in terms of quality, quantity, and pricing. Despite initial concerns about the impact of spring rains, the results have been satisfactory with smaller sizes but good overall results. read more

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The Moroccan avocado export campaign ended late this year due to a recurring issue in the industry: growers withholding harvests in anticipation of higher prices. This practice creates a tug-of-war between growers and exporters, prolonging the season. read more

Reemoon Technology Holdings Co., Ltd. niedawno zakończyło instalację wielofunkcyjnej czterokanałowej linii do sortowania borówek w Lepe, prowincja Huelva, Hiszpania, która oficjalnie rozpoczęła działalność w lutym 2025 roku. Zaprojektowana specjalnie do sortowania borówek, linia ta oferuje przetwarzanie. read more