The wholesale price of roses at the Gadkhali flower market in Jashore has plummeted this year, leaving growers deeply frustrated. Hiron Mia, a rose grower from Panisara village in Jhikargacha upazila, arrived at the wholesale flower market at 6:00 am on Thursday with 500 red roses. Despite his efforts, he found that the prices were significantly lower than expected. read more

Uruguay, which exports over 70,000 tons of citrus fruits annually and has a significant presence in markets like the United States, Europe, and Brazil, aims to set itself apart from major citrus-producing nations. However, this task is challenging due to various obstacles such as trade barriers. read more

In the Sicilian agricultural landscape, a brand is emerging strongly thanks to a perfect combination of tradition and innovation: Pure Red. Launched last year by OP Esperidio, the brand represents a new point of reference for high-quality Sicilian red oranges. read more

Greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands is increasingly utilizing battery storage to address grid congestion and for energy trading purposes. Eric van Honk from Ampowr suggests that integrating battery storage with CHP, lighting, and solar panels is a strategic decision for growers. read more

W 2024 roku eksport warzyw z Kirgistanu wzrósł o 15% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, osiągając wartość 109,1 miliona dolarów - podaje Krajowy Komitet Statystyczny. W 2023 roku eksport wyniósł 94,7 miliona dolarów. Główne eksportowane warzywa to: Rośliny strączkowe - 72,1 miliona dolarów Cebula i czosnek - read more

Berries Australia is pleased to announce the new data released by Hort Innovation, which reveals that the berry industry has remained the highest production-valued fruit in Australia. The figures from the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook, released today, indicate that over the past decade, read more

Jednym z największych wyzwań dla eksportu cytrusów z Argentyny jest umocnienie peso, co zwiększyło koszty eksportu o 20-30%. „Straciliśmy konkurencyjność, więc musimy sprawdzić, czy możemy przenieść te wyższe koszty na cenę sprzedaży” - powiedział Gonzalo Piñeiro, szef logistyki w firmie Ledesma. read more

Iron oxide nanoparticles and indole-3-acetic acid are increasingly being used in horticulture and plant biotechnology. They are particularly useful in producing synthetic seeds, especially for plant species with high levels of self-incompatibility and heterozygosity, such as... read more

The La Unió Llauradora has requested the Regional Ministry of Agriculture to promote an urgent biological control strategy to effectively manage the Scirtothrips aurantii quarantine pest, also known as the South African thrips, in a sustainable manner and without imposing a disproportionate economic burden. read more

Farmers have warned that the spread of a destructive cactus through New South Wales (NSW) could be just the start of the state's weed problems unless continuous funding for weed control is guaranteed. The Harrisia cactus was introduced to Australia from South America in the late 1800s as an ornamental plant. read more

An innovative food hub that allows for cooperation between the intensive and modern agriculture of the Piana del Sele and the urban agriculture of the metropolitan area of Naples, so that they can benefit from technical and organizational innovations. This is the Connect project, led by them. read more

Today, Member States provided a favorable opinion on the Commission's proposal to allocate €98.6 million from the agricultural reserve to provide direct assistance to farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary who have been affected by severe adverse weather events and natural disasters. read more

Wedges of economic pie are constantly shifting. According to the National Statistical Committee, Kyrgyzstan's import of flowers from Kenya surged by 38% in 2024. In that year, a total of 18.2 million flowers were imported from Kenya, amounting to $5.4 million. For context, in 2023, 13.2 million flowers were imported with a value of $3.8 million. read more

Agrovision has reached a significant achievement with the first harvest from its farms in China's Yunnan province. The locally grown premium blueberries, marketed under the Meiyili brand, were completely sold out within 24 hours of being introduced to the market, highlighting China's increasing demand for top-quality, fresh produce. read more

"Some low-chill nectarine varieties are already at petal fall, while other early, more traditional cultivars, such as Early Bomba, are currently in full bloom. Overall, there is an advancement of about 10-15 days compared to the norm, taking as a reference." read more

Reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability in the fertilizers sector through continuous commitment towards clients and suppliers. K-Adriatica, a company based in Loreo (RO), specialized for over 50 years in the production of fertilizers and nutritional solutions, has achieved read more

Spanish horticultural export in 2024 reached 5.7 million tons, showing a 10% growth compared to the previous year, with a total value of 8.044 million euros (+2%). Peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce are the most

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Vanguard Group International is incorporating citrus into its North American sales and distribution division, Vanguard Direct. With over thirty years of experience collaborating with growers worldwide to export fresh produce to the most competitive markets, the company has a wealth of expertise in this field. read more

Retail demand and consumption are stable. The balance between demand and supply is expected to be maintained for the rest of the season, particularly considering the low stock levels at the end of last year's season. Farm-gate prices faced some pressure in the last two weeks, but this was influenced by the supply situation. read more

Blueberry, one of Peru's key export products, experienced a significant decline in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. The export volume was 23,454 tons, reaching a total value of 110.31 million USD.

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