"A study conducted in 2017 unveiled an intriguing discovery that piqued the curiosity of me and my colleagues regarding the potential role of circumnutations in plant growth patterns. The researchers observed that sunflowers grown in a closely spaced row exhibited a nearly flawless zigzag pattern, with each plant read more

Immerse yourself in the future of fresh produce management with AgroFresh, a global leader in postharvest innovation. At Fruit Attraction 2024, from October 8th to 10th, AgroFresh will showcase its

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At Willem Dijk AGF in Enschede, the first Filosofo Mandarins have arrived. "Demand is already good. Because there was still a lot of overseas trade on the market, we started a week later. The prices all seem to be a bit lower than at the start of last season," says Ronnie Moorman. Looking back read more

The pumpkin sector in Italy is facing a season with an expected lower production than in 2023, but it continues to maintain its success thanks to the nutritional properties and culinary versatility of the product. The consumption of pumpkins is also growing. read more

Wilson's Country agronomist, Stuart Meredith, has reported that the main crop potato harvest for 2024 has started. Meredith mentioned that despite a cold and late spring that delayed the emergence of the crops, the year has been beneficial for potato cultivation due to well-timed moderate rainfall. The main crop was planted early. read more

The Indian agriculture sector is undergoing a revolution with the introduction of nano urea and the utilization of agricultural drones. The government has been encouraging farmers to embrace the latest technology in their fields and is providing subsidies for drones, according to the Union Minister for Food and Renewable Energy. read more

Auction of production lines for washing, drying, and packaging leafy greens, organized by Cultiva in Taglio di Po (Italy), is currently taking place on Industrial Auctions' platform. The auction features washing and drying lines, which include a Naddeo weighing hopper, shaker, mesh belts, and a Food read more

Last week, vegetable farmers, field staff, and service providers gathered in Ulverstone, Tasmania, to discuss how to identify the key ways in which pests, diseases, and weeds can enter farms. The workshop helped participants to pinpoint simple and practical strategies for reducing these risks. read more

In line with the 2024 Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival, JD.com has launched its Agricultural Specialties Shopping Festival in Beijing on September 19. The event, now in its third year, features 107 categories of agricultural products from over 2,000 production areas across China, supported by read more

Z powodu przedłużającej się suchej pogody, tegoroczna żniwa cytryn doświadczyły opóźnienia, jednak całkowita produkcja pozostała w przewidywanym zakresie. W tym miesiącu firma Xuewang Lemon zaprezentowała swój nowy wizerunek marki na targach Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, przyciągając zainteresowanie licznych potencjalnych klientów. read more

Vegetables are the ones that have experienced the highest increase in fruit and vegetable importation in the first seven months of the year compared to the same period last year, growing by 8% in volume and 15% in value, totaling 1.2

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WEC Lines, a Dutch shipping liner and owner, has opened its new office in Nantes. The new office is located at 16 Quai Ernest Renaud, 44105 Nantes, France, right in the center of the city, overlooking the Loire River. This location enhances its ability to oversee all operational matters. read more

The premium fruit and vegetable brand SanLucar has received a very special recognition this weekend, the “Aguas de Plata” Award for its support to the Comunidad de Regantes Palos de la.

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In August of this year, Peru exported 4,708 tons of ginger for $9.69 million, which was 33% less in volume and 18% less in value compared to the same month last year. However, the price per kilogram increased by 23%, rising from $1.67 to $2.06. The United States remained the main buyer. read more

This facility specialized in the ripening, selection, packaging, and distribution of avocados and mangoes represents a significant advancement in expanding operations. read more

Vantage Capital, a mezzanine fund manager based in Africa, has finalized a €14 million mezzanine investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS). This investment is intended to support the company's investment program. SPMS was founded by Moroccan agronomists Mr. Samir. read more

ASAJA Alicante believes that the Denomination of Origin Granada Mollar de Elche has been overly alarmist in reporting the damage caused by South African thrips to the crops. ASAJA Alicante wants to emphasize that only the appearance of the fruit was affected and not all the fruit was damaged. read more

Na Scott Farms w Ameryce Północnej trwa pełne przygotowań żniwa słodkich ziemniaków. "Nasza farma rozpoczęła zbieranie w tygodniu 36. Obecnie całkowicie skupiamy się na marketingu związany z Dniem Dziękczynienia. Pierwsze kontenery na eksport nie zostaną wysłane w morze aż do tygodnia 45. Zbiory idą dość dobrze. Po... read more

Pracownicy sieci dyskontów spożywczych zlokalizowanej w Niemczech odkryli łącznie 95 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w skrzynkach z bananami, zgodnie z zeznaniami policji. To odkrycie, dokonane w kilku sklepach w kraju związkowym Nadrenia Północna-Westfalia, ma szacunkową wartość na ulicy… read more

Experiments with SQM fertilizers are conducted in a plot of the 'Majestic' variety grown in blocked polytunnels for harvesting this year's shoots. In this experiment, a standard fertilization program was compared, based on the most commonly used. read more