These visits aimed to deepen the knowledge of papaya cultivation, showcasing to attendees the great potential that this exotic fruit represents for the national and international markets. While in the Canary Islands, the papaya cultivation is already established. read more

Experts from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are urging floriculture and specialty crop producers to get ready for freezing temperatures expected at the end of the week. The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning last week for the state's four northwesternmost counties. read more

The import of asparagus from Peru through South Florida ports of entry is expected to decrease slightly this week. Trading for large asparagus is active, while for others it is moderate. The supplies of large asparagus are fairly low, resulting in higher prices for small ones and slightly higher prices for jumbo and extra-large sizes. Standard-sized asparagus prices are also slightly higher. read more

Chińskie zapotrzebowanie na wiśnie z Chile nadal trwa pomimo oczekiwanej obniżki wolumenu. María Jose García, dyrektor handlowy chilijskiego biura Joy Wing Mau Group (JWM) z Chin, twierdzi, że ich wolumeny nie są dotknięte: "W ogóle sezon był dobry". read more

In order to enhance delivery security on Floriday, the enforcement of minimum order quantity in direct sales is being expanded. This will also be verified through the API link and in Explorer. It is crucial that the minimum order quantity is accurately set in the delivery terms and conditions... read more

Sea-Intelligence has released Global Liner Performance (GLP) report issue 159, featuring schedule reliability data up to and including October 2024. The report is extensive, covering schedule reliability on 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers. read more

"We have contracts based on volume, and during the winter, prices are fixed for a significant portion of our production. However, we also work with other growers to forecast cucumber supply for the upcoming weeks and make price recommendations," says Kristian Solbergs, Chief Executive Officer of Solbergs. read more

With President-elect Donald Trump's economic strategy of imposing heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Arizona is preparing for possible changes in the market dynamics of various goods, including automotive components and agricultural produce. Arizona, which has a strong trading relationship with its neighboring countries, is closely monitoring the situation. read more

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has commissioned a study on water pricing with the goal of achieving a 20% reduction in water usage. Pricing is viewed as one of three policy tools, along with influencing behavior through communication, mandates, and regulations. The research is being conducted by Witteveen+Bos. read more

Kilimanjaro International Airport due to a shortage of freight space. This has led to delays in shipments of flowers and fresh produce, affecting the country's export industry. The situation is concerning as these products are time-sensitive and require quick transportation to maintain their quality. Stakeholders are working to find solutions to the issue and ensure that the exports reach their destinations on time. read more

Dwa raporty opublikowane dzisiaj przez Grupę Ogrodniczą Środowiska (EHG) i Oxford Economics ujawniły, że branża ogrodnicza ma potencjał do wsparcia wkładu w PKB wartego 51,2 miliarda funtów i stworzenia 763 000 miejsc pracy w całej gospodarce Wielkiej Brytanii do 2030 roku, co stanowi wzrost o 45%... read more

It has been announced that Huwa-San TR-50 has received an important emergency permit for the control of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Belgium. This temporary permit, valid from November 13, 2024, to March 12, 2025, enables the Flemish tomato sector to use Huwa-San against this. read more

The IGP Valencian Citrus quality seal is launching the Valencian orange season just before the beginning of December, which is the month with the highest volume of citrus sales in European markets. "We began this season without holding the traditional first-cut ceremony. We canceled it because." read more

This week, Ukrainian producers have seized the opportunity to raise onion prices, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. Farmers have stated that they were able to raise prices because of a noticeable increase in demand. However, the supply of high-quality onions in the market continues to be quite limited. read more

Sezon melonów w Kalifornii zakończył się wcześniej niż oczekiwano. „Na początku sezonu było dużo ciepła. Rekordowe temperatury spowodowały pewne problemy, takie jak mniejsza ilość plonów, co w rezultacie sprawiło, że rynek stał się dość ograniczony” - mówi Daren Van Dyke z Five Crowns. Five Crowns zakończyło swoją read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, has participated in the opening ceremony of 'Expo AgriTech, The Fair of Agriculture 4.0', held at the Palacio de Ferias y

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Farmers in Naivasha have adopted new techniques to address the challenges brought by unfavorable weather conditions on their crops. The area's susceptibility to inadequate rainfall and damaging hailstorms presents significant obstacles for greenhouse flower production, prompting farmers to innovate advanced... read more

The tradition of long, leisurely summer days dedicated to good food and family, characterized by a growing pile of mango peels, nectarine pits, and watermelon rinds, seems to be a thing of the past. Now, South Africans are driven by a desire to take advantage of Black Friday deals, or what they are led to believe. read more

In week 47, the final Moldovan grapes of this year's season were loaded at the OGA-OGV in Bruchsal. "At the beginning of the season in early September, there was heavy rainfall in the main growing regions in the south of the country. This increased the risk of the grapes bursting and ultimately led... read more

This week the initial meeting of the PROSUELO project of APROA has taken place, coordinated by the Technological Innovation Center of COEXPHAL, CIT COEX, in collaboration with the University of Almería, and the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural Research and Training.

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