The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has released its annual forecast for the northern hemisphere citrus season of 2024-25. The forecast was presented during the 2024-2025 Northern Hemisphere Citrus Forecast Outlook event held on November 15. This year's forecast incorporates data from Egypt. read more

"Our fennel exports to Germany have already doubled," says Christopher Bernardi from Bernardi srl in Rimini, highlighting that "our produce, grown in Romagna and with zero residue, is receiving high praise from certain major German retail chains." Harvesting operations on the farm are currently underway. read more

Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables until September 2024 have reached 5,004,938 tons, which is 9.5% higher than the same period in 2023, with a total value of 7,379,203 euros (+9%). After citrus fruits, the most exported fruits are stone fruits,

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In the Brachoua region, not far from the Moroccan capital Rabat, organic fruit and vegetable production is expanding as a result of successful technical and commercial trials. Local grower Abdellah Akif shares his recent experience. Akif is an urban retiree who decided to return to his family's agricultural roots. read more

"Nasz sektor arborystyczny to społeczność osób, które dzielą te same wartości. Jednak nadal istnieje potrzeba pogłębionej wiedzy na temat wyzwań, z jakimi boryka się każde ogniwo w łańcuchu" - tłumaczy Guillaume Jarret, deweloper biznesowy w firmie Star Fruits. W celu "odkompartmentalizowania" i stworzenia powiązań. read more

French farmers called by the union Coordinación Rural (CR) have blocked the entry of trucks from Spain on the highway at the La Junquera border crossing since early afternoon, as part of a nationwide protest campaign. read more

"While the production and marketing season for table tomatoes and dark green courgettes is in full swing, in the next few days we will also see the first sprouts of lamuyo peppers," says Adriana Lo Monaco, Sales Manager of Agroenergie, based in Scoglitti (RG), Sicily. Adriana Lo Monaco (in a pepper... read more

Orbia Netafim and Bayer have announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, beginning with the introduction of new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers. These solutions aim to streamline the process of collecting primary data and provide a system capable of generating customized recommendations based on that data. read more

Chuck Pavlich, Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries, has noticed an increase in sales of heuchera plants that offer multiple benefits. He attributes this trend to the growing popularity of foliage that changes color, especially among customers in the United States. "If one can have a read more

Goa is blessed with a pleasant climate and a wide variety of plant and animal species. Many Goans take this abundance for granted as a normal part of life. Tourists come to Goa to appreciate its distinctive beauty and culture, but few locals fully utilize these resources. Israeli national Nyima Ohana is currently... read more

"The ongoing citrus fruit campaign is still being impacted by the effects of climate change. Following the fragile production process in the fields, the fruits are facing challenges during harvesting and marketing due to their reduced shelf-life caused by external factors." read more

A new Christmas-themed packaging of premium products will be launched in the coming weeks by Mitica, an Italian company based in Emilia that specializes in marrons and chestnuts. "It is a way of creating a unique identity and enhancing a product that is characteristic of these autumn months,". read more

Indyjska rupia osiągnęła nowe minimum wobec dolara amerykańskiego, zapadając się do rekordowego poziomu 84,42, przewyższając swój poprzedni rekord. Ostateczna wartość wyniosła nieznacznie mniej, 84,4150. Bank Rezerw Indyjskich (RBI) ingerował w ten proces, prawdopodobnie w celu złagodzenia dalszej deprecjacji, a banki państwowe oferowały... read more

Among impulse purchase products, berries are one of the most classic examples in the fruit and vegetable department. However, to fully exploit their attractiveness and increase sales, it is essential to ensure both quality and adequate space. This means positioning them. read more

The French government is spearheading the resistance against ratifying the trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, which consists of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with the goal of creating the world's largest free-trade zone. This opposition comes after a string of protests by European farmers, including read more

During the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer in November 2024, the hydrangea Living Raspberry Pink 'Improved' was awarded the Royal Flora Holland prize for the best Hydrangea paniculata. The hydrangea is from Alex Schoemaker's Living Creations collection. Living Raspberry Pink 'Improved' wins the Royal read more

Mexican mangoes are increasingly popular in the U.S. market, where 90% of the exports of this product are sent. The 2024 season ended with 80 million boxes exported, solidifying the sector's position as one of the leading global suppliers, despite facing certain challenges. read more

The growers in Central Otago are closely monitoring weather conditions in hopes of achieving a record-breaking cherry export season. Kris Robb, the chairman of the Central Otago Fruit Growers Association, pointed out that the region accounts for nearly 90% of New Zealand's cherry exports. The goal is to surpass the current record. read more

Dutch growers Marko and André Penning are also beer brewers. They frequently create new beers. Following their pepper beer this summer, they have now introduced Tuinderstruck. Tuinderstruck is a Belgian single malt infused beer. The beer has already been reviewed and rated on the beer review site Untappd. read more

Narzędzie Pesticide Resistance Integrated Mapping (PRIM) oferuje klarowny obraz oporności na pestycydy w całej Australii, pomagając plantatorom i agronomom podejmować decyzje dotyczące zarządzania uprawami oparte na danych. read more