The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the launch of the Plant Retail Success Initiative, designed to support HTA members in maximizing plant sales and related categories such as containers, growing media, and garden care through garden centers. The initiative provides consumer... read more

The UK government is being encouraged by MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture (APPGSTA) to adopt a strategy to increase domestic food production by 30% by 2050. The UK, with its favorable climate and advanced agricultural science, is well placed to achieve this goal. read more

The Harvard Business School has published one of its renowned case studies on Equifruit, a pioneering importer and marketer of Fairtrade bananas in the North American market. Co-owners Jennie Coleman (President) and Kim Chackal (VP, Sales & Marketing) were present at Dartmouth College. read more

W Ukrainie ceny białej kapusty zaczęły ponownie rosnąć w tym tygodniu. Według codziennych danych monitorowania projektu EastFruit, do końca stycznia wielu producentów sprzedało większość swoich zapasów. Ponadto na rynku praktycznie nie pozostały żadne warzywa średniej i niskiej jakości. read more

The cultivation area of tender garlic has decreased by more than 23% in recent years in the production areas of the Valencian Community, mainly due to the lack of adaptation of the planted varieties and the difficulties in commercializing a product highly valued by consumers. read more

"Now that the Christmas holidays are over, the season of the highly sought-after red oranges has begun as scheduled. In this region, the Moro and Tarocco varieties of the Nucellare, Gallo, and Lempso cultivars are especially popular," says Giovanni Scavo, sales manager of the Sicilian company Il. read more

Mushroom cultivation in Spain is facing growing challenges, with the sector experiencing rising costs in recent years. Factors contributing to this include significant increases in straw prices for compost, the spread of pests and diseases with fewer effective treatments to combat them due to common European policies, and significant. read more

Chợ Lách District in the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre in Vietnam has earned a well-deserved reputation in the southern region for its long-standing tradition of cultivating flowers, ornamental plants, and seedlings. The district has become a key hub for this industry. read more

The demand for implementing sustainable techniques in greenhouse flower cultivation is increasing due to growing environmental consciousness and the rising market interest in eco-friendly products. Conventional flower cultivation usually involves significant water usage. read more

Five garlic workers were struck by lightning at the El Chacay farm in Malargüe on Monday afternoon. The electrical discharge struck the harvesters after they took shelter from a thunderstorm under a tree. The five workers suffered burns to their backs, legs, and faces. One was knocked
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Food Freshly, a specialist in extending the shelf-life of fresh produce, is getting ready to start pilot trials for a new solution that combines maintaining quality with optimal food safety. This solution is expected to reduce the risk of expensive product recalls and eliminate the use of chemical residues typically associated with traditional methods. read more

On Friday, January 24th, the sustainability project "Remote Sensing for Floriculture" was launched at Landgoed Tespelduyn in the Netherlands in the presence of all partners involved. This project focuses on detecting plant diseases and crop abnormalities using artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. read more

Popyt detaliczny i konsumpcja domowa pozostają stabilne i nadal poprawiają się w miarę zbliżania się końca stycznia. Wolumeny były wolniejsze w zmianie w tym miesiącu, ale jest to typowe dla tego okresu roku i biorąc pod uwagę fakt, że nie było nadmiaru ziemniaków na początku tego sezonu, popyt i podaż. read more

The horticulture industry in Zimbabwe has announced that it plans to utilize regional airfreight hubs to transport produce following the recent suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Harare. KLM had been a key link to Amsterdam, which is Zimbabwe's primary market destination and acts as a gateway for the industry. read more

"The Grande Bellezza Italiana has chosen to adopt packaging made of certified corrugated cardboard under the brand "Vaschette Bestack," a voluntary mark that ensures quality and food safety, for packaging the Red Apple Cuneo Igpe and the Mantovana Igp Pear. A packaging solution that adds value to the product." read more

From regal lavenders to fiery red carnations, Lucknow's Raj Bhavan is once again set to transform into a canvas of vibrant flora with its upcoming annual flower show. The announcement for the event has now been made, and the show will kick off on February 7 with an inauguration ceremony. read more

Znana z kupowania, rozwijania i sprzedaży technologii do sortowania owoców i warzyw firma Fruit Graders zaczęła również produkować własnego robota do napełniania z systemem kamery. „Rynek o to prosił” - mówi menedżer Leonardo Bigoni - „dlatego postanowiliśmy zacząć go produkować. Będziemy...” read more

Full capacity at the Auditorium of the Science and Technology Park of Almeria (PITA). Last Tuesday, UNICA brought together over 200 people to discuss the most 'revolutionary' topic of recent years, Artificial Intelligence. A technology that, according to experts, is leading the way. read more

On the 27th of January, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved the first reading of a bill authorizing the use of drones to spray plant protection products for treating diseases affecting specific crops ("Bill to improve the treatment of diseases affecting plant crops using remotely piloted aircraft"). ✅ Proposal for a law to read more

On the 27th of January, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved the first reading of a bill authorizing the use of drones to spray plant protection products for treating diseases affecting specific crops ('Bill to improve the treatment of diseases affecting plant crops using remotely piloted aircraft'). ✅ Proposal for a law to read more