The Conference pear was the main attraction of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders, held meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, with Belgian suppliers being accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

Tomatoes are the most important garden vegetable grown under glass in Flanders. They are rarely grown outdoors because ripening in the greenhouse is easier and production is higher. However, for hobby gardeners or short-chain producers like CSA companies, tomatoes grown outdoors are still highly valued. read more

The seminar will take place in December 2024 and is aimed at companies in the meat industry, retail, as well as in the processing and packaging of fruits, vegetables, and potatoes. read more

John van Heijningen and his brother Johan grow loose tomatoes in a nursery in Maasdijk. In 2014, he became a board member of the former breeders' association Van Nature. Since the merger in 2020, he has been a board member of Oxin Growers for the past two years. read more

The appropriately managed area is estimated at 343,000 hectares. This represents 1.6% of Turkey's total agricultural land. In 2002, this share was only 0.3%. The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture paid the equivalent of 74.0 million last month. read more

According to an AMI analysis based on the CPS GfK household panel, carrots were about 39% cheaper in October 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumers were buying more, resulting in a 6% increase in the quantity purchased compared to October 2023. Cauliflower was around 3% cheaper in October of this year. read more

This year's onion harvest is modest. The Agricultural Information Service (LID) recently conducted an inventory. According to Matija Nuic, Director of the Swiss Vegetable Producers Association (VSGP), the stored quantities this year were on a read more

Climate change poses immense challenges for German fruit production. Taking a closer look at Spain, the drastic effects on agriculture can be seen. In Germany, the changing conditions are also evident: late frosts and hail have led to... read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has named Belinda Wilson as its new managing director, following the recent resignation of Ben Hoodless. read more

Według danych Generalnego Zarządu Celno-Skarbowego Wietnamu, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu w pierwszych jedenastu miesiącach 2024 roku wyniosła 6,6 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. Lokalna publikacja Saigon Giai Phong News (SGGP) przewiduje, że ta kwota wzrośnie do 7,2 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich do końca roku. read more

Charles Verdy launched a plan in 2021 to double the production area of his agricultural operation, believing in the growing market demand for his fresh herbs. However, he was uncertain about finding enough workers to support this ambitious expansion. Verdy is the president of Gourma. read more

The year-round papaya producers and exporters from Brazil are expecting a 15% growth in papaya exports in 2024. Revenue from Brazil's increased papaya exports has also risen by 7.9% compared to last year. The German market values the Papaya Formosa from Brazil, which is traded throughout the year. read more

W niezwykłym obrocie wydarzeń, banana sprzedany przez Shah Alam, 74-letniego sprzedawcę owoców stacjonującego na zewnątrz Sotheby's w Nowym Jorku, stał się centralnym elementem dzieła sztuki konceptualnej zatytułowanego „Comedian” autorstwa włoskiego artysty Maurizio Cattelana. Dzieło sztuki, na którym widniał banana przyklejony taśmą klejącą, read more

The Tulip season in the Netherlands kicks off with the magnificent celebration of National Tulip Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Held on the third Saturday of January each year, this event turns Museumplein into a vibrant tulip-picking garden with around 200,000 tulips. read more

An international research team successfully completed the mapping of the "fully phased" genome of the Fuji apple, which identified the genetic traits inherited from both parent strains. This detailed genetic map allowed for the analysis of 74 Fuji apple clones, uncovering various somatic mutations. read more

In a recent statement, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed optimism about the completion of a trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc by the end of the year, despite encountering opposition mainly from France. Speaking at an event hosted by CNI in Brasilia, Lula da Silva reiterated his hope for the successful conclusion of the agreement. read more

W tym sezonie świątecznym program Adopt-A-SugarBee Tree oferuje możliwość podarowania osobom, rodzinom lub klasom uczestnictwa w całorocznym procesie uprawy jabłek SugarBee z sadów w stanie Waszyngton. Adopterzy będą mogli doświadczyć zimowych miesięcy renowacji drzew, read more

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