In the New Jersey Pine Barrens, Lee Brothers Incorporated, a family-operated business, specializes in cultivating cranberries. Andrew Lee, the head of Agricultural Operations, explains that the harvest, which occurs in October, includes flooding the bogs and using mechanical pickers to detach the berries. read more

Ecuador has begun exporting blueberries to Hong Kong. Initially, the country is sending three pallets a week, a volume that is expected to double as the season progresses. This new export adds to other Ecuadorian products already available in the international market, such as yellow pitahaya and pomegranate. read more

In Indapur, custard apple cultivation covers around 1,700 hectares, with the season coming to an end. Despite challenges like persistent rainfall, the region was able to fetch an average market price of $0.79 per kilogram for custard apples. This fruit flourishes in dry, light conditions. read more

They have developed a proof of concept for paper made with 25-30% avocado waste, demonstrating their efforts to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization. read more

On October 26th, the finals of the Shanghai Floral Design Competition were held at The Oriental Pearl Tower. This event has been held for the ninth time since 2015. This year, the preliminary competition began in May and lasted for 5 months. Throughout these 5 months, 40 training courses and 29 competitions were organized. read more

The green, smooth-skinned Bacon organic avocado variety is currently in season in southern Spain. "We began selling the first organic Bacon avocados on October 5th and have been operating at maximum volume for a week now," said Fernando Martin, the general manager of Bio Procam. read more

Indian festivals and flowers are a perfect combination, especially during Diwali - the highlight of Gujarat's festive season. From fragrant desi roses and tuberoses to colorful yellow-orange marigolds, from delicate pink lotuses to cheerful chrysanthemums, fresh blooms are a must-have. read more

As part of the Ukrainian government grant program to support small and medium-sized businesses, four agro-enterprises received 13.5 million hryvnias (approximately 304,321 euros) for the development of horticulture, berry growing, and viticulture. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 393.7 million hryvnias have been allocated. read more

The National Police and customs officials in Spain intercepted a 13-ton cocaine shipment in Algeciras, disguised within a banana delivery from Ecuador destined for a fruit company in Alicante. This operation represents the largest cocaine seizure on Spanish soil, surpassing the. read more

The increasingly warmer climate has brought forward, as we have seen in recent seasons, the early harvest of table grapes. However, above-average winter temperatures can be detrimental to the success of the campaign. In fact, table grapes require the. read more

A New Zealand agritech company, Robotics Plus, showcased its autonomous, multi-purpose hybrid vehicle, Prospr, at FIRA USA in Woodland, Sacramento, California. This event is dedicated to autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. Prospr is designed for tasks in orchards and vineyards, with the goal of. read more

The first farmers' market in the central Piazza Saad Zaghloul in Alexandria, Egypt was inaugurated last Saturday. This was a significant moment for the "Mediterranean and African Markets Initiative" (MAMI-Farmers Markets) project, which is funded by. read more

The inclusive basketball of the Canary Islands kicks off the 2024-2025 season this coming Saturday, October 26, starting at 9 am, in Los Llanos de Aridane. The municipality of the island of La Palma will host for the fourth time a gathering of the Basketball Without Limits league. read more

The 2024 ginger harvest in China started around October 10, and the newly harvested ginger is now entering the "rounding stage," a critical month-long period for curing. Freshly preserved ginger is anticipated to be available in the market by late November, with air-dried ginger to follow in late December. Sales are currently ongoing. read more

Nursery crops maintained their position as the top crop in Santa Clara County in 2023, as reported by the latest Crop Report from the county. Despite a decrease in value of nearly 8% from 2022 due to the closure of one mushroom farm, mushrooms held onto the second spot, according to county officials. read more

The Coryphee apple, developed by Belgian breeder Zouk, has been nominated for the "Product Made in Limburg" award. Every year, the Made In organization recognizes the finest products originating from the Limburg region of Flanders. This year, a fresh produce item is one of the 20 nominees. "It's very special. The" read more

The Italian company Dari Ecomeccanica continues to innovate in the agricultural machinery sector with its cutting-edge solutions. Their latest innovation, the Trackster-S, was presented at EIMA 2024 with the aim of revolutionizing the harvesting of leafy vegetables. read more

The first Greek avocados made their debut in the new season just a few days ago. The harvest on the island of Crete started with the Zutano variety, with growers receiving 2.60 euros/kg. Mr. Yorgos Kornarakis, fruit sales director of the Agricultural Cooperative of Chania, an area which has experienced read more

Italy, from North to South, is literally underwater; the floods of the last weeks have caused extensive damage, crippling agriculture. Seasonal crops are suffering particularly, such as Veneto radicchio, which was close to harvest. read more

The European Commission's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa that exceeds the maximum residue limit for Prochloraz by a factor of 20, a plant protection product whose use is

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