Ecuador, the world's largest exporter of bananas, is seeking to expand its growth by exploring new products in the fruit industry. read more

Ponad 300 ha produkcji jagód zostało dotkniętych przez tornado, który przeszedł przez miasta Huelva: Palos, Moguer, Lucena, Lepe i Cartaya w nocy z wtorku na środę. read more

Citizen Science makes a valuable contribution to biodiversity research. This was demonstrated by the Bumblebee Challenge from last year, where a new species for Germany, the Tonerdhummel, was discovered (Ogan et al. 2024). The challenge for this year will begin on March 20th. read more

Ponad 300 ha produkcji jagód zostało dotkniętych przez tornado, który przeszedł przez miasta Huelva: Palos, Moguer, Lucena, Lepe i Cartaya w nocy we wtorek. read more

Kent organic mushroom farm Urban Farm has secured a listing in Sainsbury's supermarkets across the country for its fresh, hand-harvested Lion's Mane mushrooms. read more

A cross-party group of Members of Parliament (MPs) is calling on the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to safeguard farmers and tackle inequalities in the UK's food supply chain. read more

While the initial phases were characterized by a strong mobilization of producers, particularly through the support programs of France 2030, the momentum of the 2024 and 2025 plan has noticeably slowed down, according to the industry association Interfel. Lack of funding, reduced... read more

British Apple and Pears Limited (BAPL) states that a government policy aimed at raising employment costs will negatively impact consumers and harm the domestic fruit production industry. read more

The Germans love their asparagus - and they really love it. In 2024, a whopping 108,000 tons were harvested, which is roughly equivalent to 1.6 billion spears - enough to build a bridge made of asparagus from Hamburg to the Swiss border. The odds are good that read more

In a recent study published in the journal Horticulture Research, an international team of scientists from Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine and Huazhong Agricultural University may have found a solution by... read more

"We want to build trust, for all parties involved, including consumers," explains Fabio Brescacin, President and Founder of NaturaSì, to AskaNews. The goal is to stimulate a discussion about a "fair price" in agriculture. "We observe, read more

"Our relationship with India is a top priority for New Zealand, and this agreement reflects our commitment to deepening this strategic partnership," said McClay. read more

Dostawcy bananów z głównych krajów Ameryki Łacińskiej ponownie oskarżyli Kaufland, jedną z największych niemieckich sieci handlowych, o niedotrzymywanie zobowiązań dotyczących uczciwych cen. read more

The African fruit industry association Afruibana has announced the passing of its president, Joseph Hyacinthe Owona Kono. read more

Has the situation in the market for edible potatoes matured for a change? Do wholesale prices of these vegetables have a chance of quickly returning to an upward trend? What do the latest data from GUS say about the export and import of potatoes in Poland? read more

Global supply chains are currently going through a period of change, facing increasing demands to be more sustainable, reliable, and efficient. As technology continues to advance, traditional systems and infrastructure are evolving quickly to keep up. read more

Fresh produce, especially potatoes, are the most commonly discarded items in the UK according to a recent survey. The annual Household Food Management Survey by Love Food Hate Waste reveals that approximately 510,000 tonnes of potatoes are thrown away in UK households each year, accounting for 46 percent of all purchased potatoes. read more

It consists of RNA building blocks that support the plant's immune system in fighting the virus. Even with a high virus load, 80% to 100% of the treated plants survived an infection in the laboratory, according to the university. read more

Seed specialists Agristar and Semillas Fitó have formed a new strategic alliance to foster innovation in the research and development of specific products for Brazilian agriculture. The venture will focus on key crops such as tomatoes, peppers, melons, and watermelons. read more

"Our industry needs a new reliable economic policy direction that equally promotes innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness," emphasizes ZVG President Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf. read more