W ostatniej aktualizacji z Ministerstwa Handlu i Integracji Regionalnej Etiopii, sektor ogrodnictwa miał wygenerować ponad 216 milionów USD przychodów z eksportu w ciągu pierwszych pięciu miesięcy fiskalnego roku 2024/25. W szczególności segment eksportu kwiatów przyczynił się kwotą 186 361 000 USD. read more

The Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) in Uganda has been operating for a decade within the banana subsector, with a focus on value addition and empowering banana farmers. Dr. Florence Muranga, the Director General of PIBID, highlighted the organization's journey. read more

Proven Winners, ColorChoice, Fairytrail Bride, Cascade Hydrangea (Hydrangea × 'USHYD0405') and Skinny Fit ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'), (known as Runaway Bride garland hydrangea and Lemonlime Spire ginkgo in Australia) have been awarded the 2025 Plant of the Year titles by the Nursery & Garden Industry. read more

2025 has arrived, setting aside the few remaining volumes of Greek Zutano avocados that were already experiencing quality issues. Mr. Yorgos Katsouras, the director of the avocado grower and packer Creta Taste based in Crete, says, "It's time for Hass avocados, with the harvest set to begin soon." read more

Istnieje wiele dyskusji wokół rozwoju robotów do zbierania jabłek. Poniższe wideo demonstruje, w jaki sposób drony mogłyby potencjalnie być wykorzystane w przyszłości, aby ułatwić intensywny sezon zbiorów. read more

Delicate fruit varieties such as cherries or apricots require particularly careful handling. AZCAVAL has developed the new Belt-80 Lowest packaging line specifically for stone fruit, which is prone to pitting or easily cracked skin. The design has been optimized to avoid blockages, especially. read more

Oleksandr Nechyporenko, a member of Ukraine's National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, stated that the increase in vegetable prices will motivate farmers to increase production in 2025. The significant loss of agricultural land as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion had severe consequences. Nevertheless, the area under read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced improvements to its Southern Africa network to boost trade between the region and Europe. The updates involve revising the North-West Continent (NWC) to South Africa service and introducing two new shuttles. read more

Po latach obrad na skutek jednostronnego zamknięcia granic celnych przez Maroko w 2018 roku, Hiszpania i Maroko postanowiły kontynuować prace nad nową strukturą handlową, pomimo opozycji ze strony lokalnych liderów w Melilli. Negocjacje mają na celu zmodernizowanie operacji celnych w Ceucie i Melilli, podkreślając... read more

Plant Empowerment is expanding its presence in Mexico in the upcoming years. Mexico is considered one of its key markets, offering great potential for the implementation of Plant Empowerment principles. The initial collaboration with a grower in Querétaro, Mexico started several years ago. Now, Plant Empowerment is... read more

Kenya's floriculture industry is a crucial component of the economy, generating millions of dollars in revenue and creating employment opportunities for thousands of individuals. As the leading exporter of rose cut flowers to the European Union (EU), Kenya holds almost 40% of the market share, with a significant portion of the flowers being sold through Dutch auctions. read more

Aldi has announced its investment plans for Scotland, with a commitment to invest over £40 million in expanding its operations over the next two years. The company is set to open three new stores in Arbroath, Baillieston, and Kirkintilloch by 2025. Additionally, Aldi has committed to extending its operations in the region. read more

In collaboration with Machinefabriek Akerboom B.V. from Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands, Holex Flower has developed the world's first bulb flower washing machine. The introduction of this machine marks a step for Holex Flower in easing production tasks and meeting the strict phytosanitary requirements. read more

The Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference will be held this month on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Leicester Tigers Conference Centre. This event offers a stimulating day of innovation, collaboration, and celebration within the brassica and leafy salad industries. Keynote speaker includes Naz Ahmed of BASF. read more