The James Hutton Institute (JHI) has received £2.4 million in funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to support three of its agricultural research projects. read more

Table grapes from Brazil may soon be allowed to enter the South Korean market without tariffs, while import duties on strawberries sent from South Korea to Brazil could also be eliminated. This decision follows a meeting between representatives from both countries to explore ways to strengthen their trade relationship. read more

The banana brand Chiquita has been named a Golden Sponsor of the 50th anniversary dinner and celebrations of New Covent Garden Market (NCGM). read more

Growing Kent & Medway has awarded grants totaling £200,000 to six local businesses as part of its Business Sustainability Challenge. read more

The Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, a coalition of key stakeholders in the banana industry with the goal of stopping the spread of a disease that poses a threat to the survival of the crop, has garnered significant backing from the World Bank, a major source of project funding. read more

Only a few individuals will confidently predict the volumes of South African stonefruit as early as the end of September, but there are promising indications that this year's crop will surpass the export harvest total from last year. read more

A project led by multinational fruit company Chiquita has officially introduced Yelloway One, its first hybrid, edible banana that provides resistance to fungal diseases Fusarium Wilt, caused by Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4), and Black Leaf Streak Disease, also known as Black Sigatoka. read more

In an interview with Frutas de Chile, Sergio Del Castillo, CEO of the organization ProCitrus, stated that "we expect a small growth at the end of the season, mainly driven by late mandarins, but also significantly by Tahiti limes," as reported by simfruit. read more

In an interview with Frutas de Chile, Sergio Del Castillo, CEO of the organization ProCitrus, explained that "we expect a small growth at the end of the season, driven by the late mandarins, but also to a significant extent by the Tahiti lime," as reported by simfruit. read more

With a start date of October 2, a test phase will now see 1,000 Italian youth between the ages of 18 and 28 begin their service in agricultural organizations. The aim is to promote the development of rural areas and support their communities, as well as the... read more

Genevard, born in 1956, was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture in the Barnier cabinet last week. Currently, she, along with two other party colleagues, is temporarily holding the position of chairperson of the conservative party "Les Républicains" and is one of the six vice presidents. read more

Almost 350 industry professionals attended Anecoop’s inaugural Kaki Persimon Group Congress on Thursday in Carlet, Valencia. The event was an opportunity for cooperative members that make up the company’s Persimon Group to delve into the productive, commercial and market landscape. read more

For cucumbers of the Frances type, prices ranged from 0.80 euros/kg to 0.70 euros/kg, for cucumbers of the Corto Negro type, prices ranged from 0.87 euros/kg to 0.60 euros/kg, and for snake cucumbers, prices ranged from 0.80 euros/kg to 0.70 euros/kg. read more

In terms of cultivation, the 90 active Pfalzmarkt producers were able to leverage the natural harvesting advantage of the Pfalz region and supply the market early, reliably, and sustainably with fresh fruits and vegetables from Germany's largest contiguous open-field cultivation area for fresh vegetables! read more

The logistics app Orus Logistics provides real-time information about the status of deliveries. This allows exporters and customers to track their location and receive current information, such as the estimated time of arrival or any incidents between loading and unloading. read more

The prices for German eggplants remained stable in the middle of the month (week 37). In week 37, German-grown eggplants cost an average of 2.25 Euro/kg at the German wholesale markets. This was nearly 20% below the level of the previous year. Eggplants from the Benelux region were priced at... read more

The 35th annual Asparagus Day, which is already taking place, provides visitors with opportunities for further education and exchange of experiences through lectures and discussions. read more

With the first fruits appearing on the shelves, the outlook is good for producers and marketers, reports the online agricultural service vilt.be. "The lowest price for apples is about 25% higher than last year, and this could potentially increase even further as the season progresses," says Kris. read more

His organic farm with greenhouse vegetable cultivation had grown organic plum tomatoes of the 'Ruby Red' variety for the first time. "For the Flemish organic sector, standing still is not an option. Organic companies must continue to be innovative and pioneer," emphasizes Flanders. read more

This is shown by a recent survey conducted by the German Retail Association (HDE) among around 500 companies in the industry. According to the survey, 89% of respondents complain about high or very bureaucratic burdens. And over the past five years, 97% of them feel affected by further expansion of bureaucracy. read more