The torrential rains recorded in the province of Valencia, the main kaki producing area in Spain, have had a significant impact on the supply of this product, leading to an earlier end to the season this year. "The storms and floods have caused us to lose 50% of our kaki production, which, unlike other years, will." read more

London recently saw a significant gathering of people protesting against the recent changes to the inheritance tax for farmers, as detailed in the new Budget. Among the protesters in Whitehall was television personality Jeremy Clarkson, who expressed concerns about the future of farming. read more

"Investment capital is the main obstacle preventing Zimbabwe from reaching their target of growing 30,000 metric tonnes of blueberries by 2023," remarks Linda Nielsen, the CEO of the Horticultural Development Council. Zimbabwe has already experienced "remarkable" growth in its blueberry sector, with production increasing significantly since the inception." read more

Zaplanowano, że w przyszłej wiośnie strefa Lutyensa zostanie obsadzona tulipanami. Miejska Rada Nowego Delhi (NDMC) planuje przekształcić obszar Nowego Delhi w miasto tulipanów. Władze planują posadzić blisko 6 lakh cebulek tulipanów w tej strefie. Przygotowania rozpoczną się w tym roku od sadzenia. read more

The Customs Subcommittee of the Russian Federation's government is considering introducing import duty exemptions for a range of vegetables, according to a statement from the Ministry of Economic Development. "The matter of implementing exemptions for the import of potatoes, onions, carrots, read more

The Greek potato harvest season is approaching an unusually early end. According to Mr. Iosif Kokkinidis, a representative of the Producers' Organization Agroteam Perithori from Nevrokopi, the main potato-growing region in Greece, the season will conclude two months earlier than usual. "Typically, potatoes are harvested until late in the year, but this year's season will be shorter," he said. read more

The Regulatory Council called for the "2nd Fine Chirimoya Recipe Contest of Jete" last October, aimed at professional sectors and amateurs from the Costa Tropical of Granada, to develop culinary innovations for both chirimoya desserts and main dishes. read more

17 speakers from England, Israel, Brazil, and Colombia will meet in Medellin on November 20th and 21st for The International Floriculture Symposium (Siflor). According to Augusto Solano, CEO of Asocolflores, "Once again, floriculture will shine in Medellín, Colombia. With its track record, the". read more

Martijn van Stee (Crop Breeding Manager) and Senior Breeder Gianplacido di Rosa from Enza Zaden Italy (Sicily) collaborated with the Marketing & Sales and Technology Department to create a comprehensive list of requirements and preferences to initiate this long-term project. They promptly began. read more

The insured cost of disasters amounted to a bill of 2.449 billion euros, 63.7% higher than the 1.496 billion in 2022. The cost attributed to the actions of first responders - read more

Rich in antioxidants, particularly polyphenols, and enjoyed as an extract as well, organic pomegranate has been at the center of a growing production and commercial trend in the European market in recent years. The three-year project (closing in June 2025) "It's Bio" by Aop Gruppo Vi.Va aims to promote this trend. read more

Polska żniwa jabłek, największe w Europie, zostały w dużej mierze zakończone do połowy października, wcześniej niż w typowym roku. W sierpniu Światowe Stowarzyszenie Jabłek i Gruszek (WAPA) prognozowało produkcję jabłek w Polsce na poziomie 3,2 miliona ton na 2024 rok, co oznaczałoby drugi najniższy poziom produkcji z ostatnich. read more

Israel's wonderful pomegranate season has begun, and the kumquat harvest season is set to start this week. Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, stated, "There is a strong demand for our pomegranates in the U.S. and Europe. We are currently at the beginning of the Wonderful pomegranate season." read more

Rijk Zwaan, an international fruit and vegetable breeding company based in the Netherlands, presented a keynote speech on "Global Vegetable Production and Food Security" at the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024 in Bangkok. The company was invited by the Organizing Committee of the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024. read more