The SiftAI Robotic Sorter from Smart Vision Works, a KPM Analytics brand, is the first automated system in the industry designed for the final inspection and sorting of potatoes. Fresh-pack potato processors frequently encounter difficulties in staffing their final inspection procedures. Even with sufficient staffing, defects can still occur. read more

Po przeżyciu huraganów Helene i Milton z rzędu, producenci truskawek z Florydy pokazują odporność, przygotowując się do sezonu od grudnia do kwietnia. Kenneth Parker, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Producentów Truskawek z Florydy, regularnie współpracuje z Uniwersytetem Florydzkim. read more

The first auction of shares in the MyFarm KiwiFruit Fund in New Zealand concluded with a clearing price of 82 cents per share, as reported by Louise Bignall, the head of client relations at MyFarm. Initially, fund investors were involved in syndicates that owned 17 gold kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty region. read more

Od przeszło dwóch lat trwa eskalacja konfliktu zbrojnego między Rosją a Ukrainą. Po przezwyciężeniu początkowego szoku związanego z nową rzeczywistością wojenną, cywile ukraińscy uczą się żyć w warunkach konfliktu. Jednym z najważniejszych zadań ICRC jest zapewnienie pomocy dotkniętej tym konfliktem populacji.

It has been more than two years since the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict. After getting over the initial shock of the new war reality, Ukrainian civilians are learning to live amid hostilities. One of the most important tasks of the ICRC is to provide the affected population with assistance. read more

Kuehne+Nagel has acquired a majority stake in IMC Logistics (IMC), a prominent marine drayage provider in the United States. According to the announcement made by both companies, Kuehne+Nagel will purchase 51% of the privately held company. IMC specializes in offering comprehensive transportation solutions from and to various locations. read more

The Garden Centre Association's (GCA) Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-learning platform is now offering a new course focused on identifying and preventing workplace sexual harassment. This course is accessible to all GCA member garden centres and their teams, as well as to members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). read more

Regular rains and mild weather were recorded at the end of October in the citrus belt of São Paulo state and Triângulo Mineiro, the largest orange producer for the juice industry. This situation has helped provide relief for trees that were suffering from a lack of rain and high temperatures. read more

Volodymyr Gurzhiy of the Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit says that this year has brought challenging weather conditions for apple cultivation. "This season, the weather in Ukraine has not been favorable for farmers. They have had to work hard to protect the future harvest. Late spring frosts, hail, heat, and then..." read more

Fawn Gottschalk, aged 46, has a strong connection to the cranberry industry, as she was raised on her family's farm, Gottschalk Cranberry, situated in Wood County, Wisconsin. After obtaining a degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, she returned to the farm in 2002 to join her family business. read more

The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt and seized over 5 tonnes of garlic that was destined for Bangladesh. The operation took place near the international border in East Khasi Hills, where 5.32 tonnes of garlic were discovered hidden in a jungle area. read more

Christmas preparations are starting earlier every year. Production and commercialization companies are following their usual course and are now at their peak to launch their plants into the market. The solar greenhouses in Almería, the largest poinsettia production area in Spain,

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of London's New Covent Garden Market, the market's vendors donated fresh vegetables to the animals at London Zoo. Gorillas Alika, Effie, and baby Venus, along with pygmy hippo Amara, enjoyed a special vegetable breakfast. The market, originally located in Covent Garden. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue, and Green Economy in Dominica has outlined specific plans for importing seed planting materials for white potatoes. A total of 1,160 bags of Spunta and Desiree varieties are scheduled to be imported for the 2024/25 agricultural season. This initiative aims to... read more

Dostawa ananasów Maui Gold z Hawajów znowu wzrasta. "Wychodzimy z okresu charakteryzującego się niższymi niż zwykle ilościami Maui Gold. Warunki pogodowe na Maui siedem miesięcy temu, gdy owoce się rozwijały, były niezwykle gorące i suche" - powiedział Darren Strand, dyrektor. read more

At the "Budzhak" farm enterprise in the Odesa region of Ukraine, the sweet potato harvest is currently being collected. This crop was planted for the first time on a 7-hectare plot of land. This information was provided by the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi District State Administration. read more

Po przejściu huraganu Beryl, JP Farms na Jamajce zgłosiło szybsze niż oczekiwane odbudowanie swojej plantacji bananów. Huragan kategorii 4 spowodował rozległe zniszczenia na farmie, w tym upraw bananów i plantacji oraz infrastruktury, szacując straty dochodów na około 600 dolarów... read more

As predicted by Spain's Aemet meteorological services, heavy rain began to fall in the Guadalhorce Valley on Wednesday morning at around 10 a.m., when a red alert was activated in various districts of Malaga due to the potential extreme weather risk. read more

A resident of Care UK Trymview Hall in Bristol, Albert Stiles, has credited his long life to his lifelong habit of consuming beetroot. He celebrated his 100th birthday at the care home. Stiles, who has been enjoying beetroot since childhood, was treated to a beetroot and goat cheese terrine on his special day. read more

The export of fresh fruits and vegetables to Mercosur countries until August this year has reached 31,979 tons with a value of 38.7 million euros, with Brazil being the top recipient at 26,253 tons, a 28% decrease.

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W tym roku sezon eksportu sałaty rozpoczął się wcześniej w hiszpańskiej prowincji Murcja. Kraje europejskie już przeszły na hiszpańską produkcję, która napotkała pewne problemy z powodu obfitych opadów deszczu i trudności w zbiorach. "Sezon eksportu na jesień-zimę" read more