German jam producers are raising concerns: the fruit harvest in 2024 was a disaster. On average, the yields of apples, sour cherries, strawberries, and other soft fruits in Germany were one-third below expectations. Sour cherries were particularly affected, with a shortfall of up to 60%. The situation was similar in neighboring countries. read more

Mission in Dominican Republic for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. Taking part in the mission will be a delegation led by Macfrut President Renzo Piraccini and including Lina Valeza. read more

Selecta One has announced the release of its 2025 Poinsettias catalog, a 50-page resource that highlights a diverse selection, high quality, and reliable availability of Poinsettias. The catalog for this year includes insights from Selecta One's technical experts Gary Vollmer, Lauren Blume, and James Doukas. read more

The Turkish lemon production has decreased compared to the previous season. Mustafa Arslan, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter MDA Agricultural Products, stated: "Unfortunately, due to climate change and other factors, the Turkish lemon production has decreased by approximately 25%. read more

Silal, a prominent agri-food and technology entity in Abu Dhabi, has formed a strategic partnership with Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group, a leading organization in China that focuses on vegetable seed breeding and the counter-seasonal vegetable industry chain. This collaboration is expected to read more

Masymas Supermarkets will buy more Valencian citrus fruits during this campaign. The supermarket chain plans to purchase a total of 1,210 starting this month of November.

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In South Jersey, a tradition of cultivating cranberries dates back to 1857, which is before President Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863. The Darlington family, now in its fifth generation of farmers in Pemberton Township, has played a key role in this tradition. read more

Zespri's recent five-year outlook report provides an analysis of the sector's projected path towards the end of the decade, emphasizing both opportunities and challenges. The report highlights a consistent demand for SunGold fruit that exceeds supply, and Zespri is optimistic about the market's prospects. read more

An open day was organized by the Sicilian seed company Southern Seed Srl and held in Pachino at the Rubera Marilena farm. The event featured participants from various sectors including farmers, traders, retailers, and nurserymen, with the goal of engaging multiple stakeholders in the horticultural production chain. read more

It's not an everyday thing to enter a fruit and vegetable department and be greeted by a theatrical display – as you can see in the opening photo – where an impressive frame projects us directly into the Trentino mountains, specifically in Val di Non, the cradle read more

"Lemons did quite well after everyone prepared for a total disaster. However, the sudden decline in Valencia oranges was unexpected. Everyone was anticipating a fantastic orange season, but it turned out to be the opposite, particularly in the last third," recounts the local buyer. read more

Apples are grown in over 100 countries, making them one of the most widely produced fruit crops worldwide. Among these, spur-type apple trees, known for their compact size and higher productivity, have gained attention. However, the genetic basis of this desirable trait has not been fully understood. read more

A few days ago, analysts at EastFruit reported that vegetable and fruit exporters are rejecting contracts to supply their products to Russia due to increasing currency risks. This is happening just as demand for these products is beginning to increase rapidly. read more

Support for young entrepreneurs who are engaged in agricultural businesses and are implementing investments and innovation. The Regional Government has just approved the ranking of applications for the so-called Youth Package 2024. read more

W organizacji pozarządowej Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) w Liberii, wspieranej przez BMZ i we współpracy z Welt Hunger Hilfe (WHH), został zainicjowany i zakończony pierwszy zbiór w ramach projektu Batatów o Pomarańczowym Miąższu (OFSP) w hrabstwie Margibi. read more

Sendot niedawno uruchomił nowy portal danych, który ma na celu podniesienie sposobu zarządzania i analizowania danych przez plantatorów na wyższy poziom. Erwin Grafe i Arie Draaijer z Sendot opowiadają o nowych możliwościach platformy i o tym, co oznacza to dla sektora rolniczego. Portal jako narzędzie optymalizacji. read more

The rainfall has been abundant on the Atlantic coast and scarce on the Mediterranean coast; the highest amount has been recorded in San Sebastián, with 97.3 liters per square meter, as reported today by the Ministry for Ecological Transition (Miteco) in a press release. read more

The citrus surface affected by the flood and whose crops could be severely affected by gummosis, caused by fungi of the genus Phytophthora spp., is more than 15,000 hectares, mainly in the regions of Hoya de Buñol and Los Serranos.

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Michel Verheul, Senior at NIBIO, states, "At NIBIO, we no longer use natural gas for heating, so we do not benefit from waste carbon dioxide. With DAC technology, we capture carbon dioxide from the outside and inject it into the greenhouse. By using hydroelectric energy, we are able to operate as a zero-emission system." read more

Flowers Canada Growers announced that the Pyriofenone 300SC Fungicide (pyriofenone) is now registered for suppressing and controlling powdery mildew on greenhouse ornamentals, greenhouse pepper, greenhouse eggplant, greenhouse cucumber, and greenhouse tomato. "Having a new pathology tool available to" read more