Rząd zobowiązał się do przeznaczenia 300 000 dolarów na przestrzeni trzech lat na inicjatywę Women in Horticulture. W komunikacie prasowym zastępczyni ministra rolnictwa, Nicolii Grigg, powiedziano: "Rząd umożliwia kobietom w branży ogrodniczej poprzez finansowanie inicjatywy, która będzie wspierać nawiązywanie kontaktów i"

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Nearly a hundred professionals from the Murcia agri-food sector gathered on September 10th at the auditorium of the Department of Water, Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries in Murcia. The event was titled "Region of Murcia: new opportunities for". read more

Under the Transforming Tanzania's Vegetable Markets initiative, an estimated 8,450 Tanzanian farmers, 60% of whom are youth, are expected to experience a substantial increase in their economic prospects. This initiative, led by East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer (EWS-KT) as part of the Kilimo Tija… read more

A check was conducted at the Royal FloraHolland premises in Aalsmeer on Thursday, August 29th. The purpose of this check is to combat criminal activities in the floriculture sector, which is appealing to criminals due to the numerous (inter)national transportation activities. The Amsterdam police unit and the Unity read more

Globalmex International, Inc., marketing under the Magic Sun brand, is proud to announce the successful launch of its high-tech hydroponic greenhouse-grown Roma tomatoes in Central Mexico. "This innovative approach to growing Roma tomatoes, typically cultivated in fields, sets a new standard for quality and sustainability. read more

Podobnie jak wiele innych rzeczy, koszt chipsów ziemniaczanych wzrósł. Dziesięć lat temu średnia cena opakowania chipsów wynosiła mniej niż 4,50 dolarów. Teraz jest to 6,50 dolarów. Choć eksperci przemysłu ziemniaczanego obwiniają inflację, coraz bardziej gorąca pogoda również odgrywa rolę. W okolicach Waterford w stanie Pensylwania, niedaleko Jeziora Erie, nie było zbyt gorąco. read more

In May 2024, the USDA's Economic Research Service updated cost estimates for 155 fresh and processed fruit and vegetable products. The USDA found that nearly half of the 62 fruits and over three-fourths of the 93 vegetables studied cost less than $1 per cup equivalent in 2022. Source: USDA read more

Farmers in Badghis, Afghanistan, are experiencing significant losses caused by worm infestations in their melon crops. The problem, worsened by economic difficulties, has made it difficult for farmers to buy the required fertilizers and insecticides to safeguard their fields, putting their crops at risk. read more

In total, five varieties of tomatoes are eligible for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). They are grown on 370 hectares of land in the southeast of Sicily, concentrated in the town of Pachino (SR). Approximately 10 million kilograms of certified produce are produced annually. The allowed varieties include cherry tomatoes and smooth, round tomatoes. read more

5.3 kg per plant and 27.6 liters of water to produce 1 kg of fruit in just over two months. In a greenhouse and using the soilless NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) system, despite the presence of almost 300 mg/L of sodium chloride in the water used to prepare the nutrient solution. read more

W dniu 8 września tajfun Yagi uderzył w Hanoi, powodując rozległe szkody w infrastrukturze rolniczej i plonach. Burza spowodowała zniszczenie szklarni i siatek, znacząco wpływając na Spółdzielnię Warzywną Chuc Son Clean Vegetable w Dystrykcie Chuong My. Tutaj 10 hektarów gotowych do zbioru read more

Australia has introduced a new type of avocado called the Jala, which is gaining attention for its large size, weighing around 1-1.2 kilograms. This variety stands out not just for its size, which is four times bigger than regular avocados found in stores, but also for its quality. read more

A new innovative plant will convert biogas from organic waste into bio-LNG for ships and trucks. The plant is set to open in Wilp, the Netherlands on September 11th. Attero and Nordsol are collaborating to bring the FirstBio2Shipping bio-LNG plant to life. The plant is expected to produce 2,400 tonnes of bio-LNG annually. read more

The lowland of Agia in Larissa, Greece, is famous for its apple production. However, the new season has not brought much joy to traders yet, as there have been several agronomic issues and export challenges. According to Mr. Yorgos Zeikos, a farmer and president of the local cooperative A.C. read more

The table grape campaign continues, with demand focusing on seedless white and pink varieties. The Italian pumpkin season has also started, with the first arrivals of Moscata di Provenza, Tonda Delica, and Violina varieties. As for peaches and nectarines, the markets are almost exclusively stocked with the usual varieties. read more

The partnership between Carrefour and Shopopop continues, a collaborative delivery platform that relies on the availability of private individuals to make home deliveries. This system ensures customers a fast, flexible, and sustainable delivery service. read more

The first indications suggest that Peruvian exports of table grapes will reach 645,000 tons for the 2024-2025 season, marking a 25% increase compared to the previous campaign, as reported by Blue Book Services based on estimates from the Association of Grape Producers. read more

South African pears have emerged as a strong force in the Indian market, surpassing competitors from other countries. This change is mainly due to their high quality and consistent availability, as highlighted by a major fruit importer in India. At the IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal mentioned... read more

As a result of the collaboration between the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers Organizations of Almería, COEXPHAL, and the Almería Railway Defense Committee, an informative session has been organized about

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W tym raporcie Michigan State University (MSU) omawia wpływ rosnących temperatur na rozwój owoców jabłoni, koncentrując się na tym, w jaki sposób warunki środowiskowe wpływają na różne etapy wzrostu jabłek, począwszy od kwitnienia, a skończywszy na przechowywaniu po zbiorach. Raport szczegółowo opisuje konkretną badanie, które analizuje. read more