The search for new markets is one of the main priorities of the Ornamental Plants, Foliage, and Flowers Commission of AGEXPORT. In order to achieve this, partnerships between the public and private sectors have been established. Furthermore, efforts have been made to strengthen the industry through best practices. read more

The Macfrut Academy is back with a focus dedicated to the new frontiers of strawberry production. The training platform promoted by Macfrut will be launched today at 5pm (click here to access the platform for free: https://academy.macfrut.com). read more

"The Spanish greenhouse vegetable season has started under favorable conditions. There has been no extreme heat or rainfall, and the Sahara dust has not yet made an appearance this year," says Luis Ramos from MG Fruit in Ridderkerk, Netherlands, providing an update on various fruiting. read more

Właśnie zaczyna się zamęt w cytrusowych gajach apulijskich, pomimo trudności, z jakimi borykają się lokalni rolnicy z powodu dziwacznej pogody w ostatnich miesiącach. Prace związane z zbiorami wczesnych mandarynek Orange Rubis i Orogros powinny rozpocząć się około 15-20 października. "To był skomplikowany lato dla" read more

Najnowsze badania podkreślają potencjał warzyw krzyżowych w regulowaniu ciśnienia krwi. Badanie przeprowadzone w Australii i opublikowane w BMC Medicine badało wpływ spożywania warzyw krzyżowych na dorosłych z łagodnym nadciśnieniem. Wyniki sugerują, że włączenie read more

Mangosteen has been grown in Mexico for over 50 years, but only recently has the fruit seen an increase in demand. "We are pioneers in mangosteen cultivation in the state of Chiapas and one of the few companies that is vertically integrated in mangosteen," says Rebecca Garcia... read more

The domestic market for table potatoes is experiencing extreme fluctuations. In recent weeks, high daytime temperatures and dry soils have made harvesting more challenging. However, agriculture is now facing the challenge of dealing with record rainfall and flooding in many areas. In eastern Austria, heavy rainfalls have been reported. read more

Peru exported 23,509 containers of Hass avocados between the beginning of 2024 and September 8 (week 36), which is 11% less than the 26,377 containers it shipped in the same period last year. Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass), read more

The Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) funded by Defra will be led by the crop research organization NIAB, with the James Hutton Institute and ADAS as key partners. The project is set to commence in the Summer of 2024. This new investment in soft fruit research is following the path of major crop advancements. read more

Tom Fernandez, a professor at Michigan State University in the Department of Horticulture, has dedicated a significant portion of his 25-year career to researching effective water management techniques in greenhouses and nurseries. His goal is to improve water-use efficiency and minimize nutrient runoff. Fernandez has received funding from Project XYZ to support his research. read more

Six varieties of FRESH salads and two variants of PESTO are the references that make up the new product range from Planet Farms, an agritech company specializing in the production of salads and herbs through vertical farming, which has returned to the market following the recovery. read more

Egypt has solidified its position as the leading supplier of sweet potatoes to Poland in 2023, with a significant increase in exports. In the previous year, Egyptian exports of sweet potatoes to Poland reached 2.8 thousand tons, representing a 33% increase compared to 2022. Additionally, the first read more

Z powodu spodziewanego spowolnienia popytu, MSC planuje dostosować zdolność na swojej trasie z Azji do Wschodniego Morza Śródziemnego. W związku z tym następujący rejs zostanie odwołany: Możesz kontynuować składanie zamówień jak zwykle, ponieważ MSC opracowuje plany awaryjne z alternatywnymi usługami. Aby uzyskać więcej informacji, proszę o kontakt. read more

Rijk Zwaan, a leading company in the research and commercialization of vegetable seeds for professionals in the industry, introduces Calaforte RZ F1, a new variety of dark green zucchini that promises to revolutionize winter crops, especially in Mediterranean climate areas like the. read more

The Egyptian market has seen a sharp increase in tomato prices since the beginning of 2024, with costs rising to EGP 25 per kg, a significant jump from EGP 5 per kg in January. Abu Saddam, a representative of the farmers' union, attributes this surge to a combination of factors such as rising... read more

Ornamental flowering plants are not only attractive but also beneficial in helping to clean up water pollution. Fertilizers and manure used on farms contain high levels of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other nutrients that can be washed away by rain and end up in water bodies. Algae can thrive on these nutrients, leading to their rapid growth. read more

Reports suggest that the current warm weather could temporarily affect consumption levels. Furthermore, there are observations that crops planted later in the season are experiencing delays in maturation. Despite the favorable weather forecast, the decreasing length of daylight and cooler temperatures are also factors to consider. read more

The Valencian company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the Andalusian company Frutas Sol y Sabor to establish Clasol Bio SL, a new company focused on organic citrus fruit production. Through this collaboration, Grupo Clasol aims to address the increasing demand for organic products by expanding its range to include... read more

In Malda, West Bengal, there is a potential for cultivating the Miyazaki mango, which is known as the world's most expensive mango. This district, famous for its diverse range of almost 200 mango varieties, may soon include the Miyazaki mango among them. Recent research suggests that the read more

The cyclone Boris has whipped Central Europe and caused casualties, with at least 15 people losing their lives due to the storm, the worst in Europe since 1997. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Romania, where six people lost their lives, while there are five victims. read more