Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a meeting on Thursday with the Department of Floriculture, Parks, and Gardens at the Civil Secretariat to assess its operations and discuss ways to boost the sector's potential. During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the significant opportunities available in this sector. read more

The Berkane region in eastern Morocco, one of the country's main areas for citrus cultivation, has been severely affected by the ongoing drought. The decrease in agricultural land and closure of packing facilities has reached alarming levels, resulting in a significant decline in overall citrus production in Morocco. read more

Plantpeddler celebrated National Poinsettia Day on December 12th by gifting Poinsettias to prominent figures in Iowa. The recipients included Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa State University's President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, and the Dean of the College of. read more

Vicente Dalmau, head of the Plant Health Service of the Valencian Government, participated in the annual meeting of the ATRIA Network, organized by the Agri-food Cooperatives of the Valencian Community, where he presented the latest data on the scope of

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To many, the street scene of vending machines outside farms offering potatoes, vegetables, or fruit directly to consumers, either grown on-site or sourced from nearby growers, has become increasingly familiar. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in this trend. read more

Wykorzystanie sztucznej inteligencji do opracowania odmian bardziej odpornej i łatwiejszej w uprawie, wszystko bez manipulacji genetycznej? To obietnica złożona przez Avalo, amerykańską start-up z siedzibą w Karolinie Północnej. Za pomocą algorytmu, sztuczna inteligencja zidentyfikuje wybrany gen odpornościowy. read more

This year's lamb's lettuce season is now approaching its peak. "Typically, demand sharply increases from calendar week 50. Despite changing dietary preferences, many individuals still desire to have lamb's lettuce on their Christmas table. Especially in the gastronomy sector, lamb's lettuce from regional open fields is highly sought after. read more

To był dziwny rok dla mango, zaznaczony wcześniejszymi zbiorami. "Jest więcej owoców niż w zeszłym roku o tej porze i są tutaj dużo wcześniej" - mówi Giorgio Ceciarelli z GC Imports. "Wszystkie mają większe zbiory i choć sezony zakończą się jak zwykle." Brazylia: Brazylia miała read more

Ecuadorian bananas continue to be one of the main products exported by the country, facing a market with complex challenges and significant opportunities for the future. The Cavendish variety, grown throughout the year, represents the majority of exports to destinations like the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. read more

Pepper production in Morocco has decreased this week as a result of the colder temperatures and increased viral pressure from TSW and PMMV in the Souss Massa region. Obeida Mansour, a pepper producer in Agadir, reported a production decline of 30 to 40% on his farms. "Temperatures have read more

Strong presence in the clementine markets, mainly sourced from Calabria. Decreased demand for blond oranges, Navelina cultivar, with a shift in interest towards red-fleshed varieties. The campaign for Sicilian Avana mandarins started early. Frosts and bad weather have... read more

During the 2024 Almond Conference, the leadership of the Almond Board of California provided insights into the current state and future prospects of the industry. Clarice Turner, the president and CEO of the board, along with Alexi Rodriguez, presented on the industry's demand dynamics and sustainability efforts. read more

Until December 20, the Bernardi company will be harvesting its own fennel, cultivated in Romagna, Italy. After that, they will continue to obtain the product from their partner farmers located in other regions of Italy. "We are currently in the midst of the fennel season," says sales manager Christopher. read more

In Morocco, the blueberry sector continues to achieve success: this season, a production of approximately 80,000 tons is estimated, which is 18.8% more than the previous record harvest of the last campaign. Last year, the North African country exported 67,300 tons of them. read more

Energia stała się gorącym tematem dla plantatorów szklarni w ostatnich latach - ale w Village Farms stała się priorytetem ponad dekadę temu, gdy firma założyła swoje przedsiębiorstwo zależne, VF Clean Energy. Ta inicjatywa przekształciła gaz z wysypiska śmieci w czystą energię, dostarczając prąd dla BC Hydro. read more

Kampania tureckich granatów zbliża się teraz do swojego szczytu. "Od początku sezonu obserwujemy sytuację obfitości dostaw, co niestety oznacza, że nie udało nam się w pełni osiągnąć naszych oczekiwań co do cen. W skrócie, na rynku jest zbyt dużo dostaw. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analyses of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the buying and selling activities on the largest regional EastFruit trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

The call, organized by the agricultural organizations Asaja and COAG, and supported by Agri-food Cooperatives, marks the beginning of a calendar, still to be

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In recent years, climate change has exacerbated the stress of cork oaks, compromising the root-plant system. This situation results in significant productivity declines, increased vulnerability to adversities, and crowns characterized by poor vigor and wilting. read more

Grupo Agroponiente has reported significant growth in the summer season at its five collection centers in the Sierra de Granada. The company's logistics centers, particularly those situated in the mountain areas of Zafarraya, Jayena, Benalúa de Guadix, and Canlines in Granada, have seen a notable increase. read more