At Clifton Homestead Nursery in South Otago, renowned for its variety of beautiful hellebores, Ken Telford is the fifth generation of Telfords to reside and work on the farm. He attended Otago University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology. Currently, he specializes in maintaining the pollination process. read more

From the southern tip of Cornwall to the remote corners of Scotland, the signs of revival in the British cut-flower market are fueling optimism for a potential increase in domestically grown fragrant flowers becoming a more significant part of the £1 billion industry in the UK. UK flower production blossomed to £179 million last year. read more

Wcześniej w tym tygodniu na Saint Lucia wystąpiły intensywne opady deszczu, które spowodowały powodzie w różnych społecznościach. Zdarzenie miało minimalny wpływ na infrastrukturę, ale znacząco wpłynęło na sektor rolniczy, szczególnie dotykając producentów bananów i warzyw. Ci rolnicy ponieśli straty, gdyż... read more

Wietnam, a collaboration between the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) and U & I Agriculture JSC (Unifarm) has revitalized the banana industry through a high-tech production project at Minh Tam Farm, located over 25km from the center of Dau Tieng district. This initiative has demonstrated
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The Sweet Sensation harvest began last week and is expected to be completed by the end of this week. It is anticipated that just under 5 million kilograms of pears will be picked from the trees this year. The quality, taste, and color of the pears are good this year, with most falling within retail sizes. read more

From the processing room at the center of the mountain, where the tunnels lead to the renowned natural warehouses protected by the rock. This is the path of the new Apple Cable Car, the cable system set to open soon that will allow Melinda to implement a solution for. read more

Idaho, together with federal representatives, held discussions with Japanese officials in Idaho Falls regarding the export of fresh potatoes from the Gem State. Despite continuous efforts to enter the Japanese market with fresh Idaho potatoes, Japan has not yet granted access, which is a situation. read more

As summer comes to an end, Dole's van doesn't stop. After visiting the main Italian beaches as part of the Dole Summer Vibes campaign, the fruit producer's vehicle continues its journey with a series of promotional activities from Northern to Southern Italy. By the way, it is a van. read more

The USDA has released the National Retail Report detailing advertised prices for specialty crop products at major retail supermarket outlets from September 14, 2024, to September 26, 2024. The fall equinox, marking the start of autumn, is scheduled for Sunday, September 22nd. read more

After two years in which onion prices almost doubled, with the 2024 production having just begun, prices are starting to fall again. The new national golden onions cost around 1 euro per kilogram in July (cal. 60/80 - category I°), a value that has since dropped to 0.70-0.80 €/kg. read more

"Mark Everett, Business Unit Director - Avocados at Worldwide Fruit, stated, "At Worldwide Fruit, we have been very pleased with the quality of the avocados we have received from both South Africa and Peru this season. Peru bounced back with better quality after the challenges of the previous." read more

During the WorldFood Moscow 2024 International Fair, an Ecuadorian company received certification for its organic bananas intended for the Russian market. The certification was granted by the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "Russian Quality System" (Roskachestvo), in collaboration with TV Brics International. read more

The banana sector in Togo, West Africa, is being adversely affected by climate change, leading to increased volatility in local market prices. "Growers have lost control," says Eyram Constantin Nutsudze, an agronomist and managing director of ATI Togo. Nutsudze explains the current situation as follows: "There is no longer a. read more

The Muscat du Ventoux management and defense organization held a press conference in Mazan on September 10, presenting the new Muscat du Ventoux PDO trays and discussing the current campaign. The press conference was attended by René Reynard, President of the ODG, Louis Bonnet, read more

Within the Bacillus family, you can find a variety of beneficial properties such as plant growth promotion, nutrient solubilization, fungicidal, and insecticidal effects. These properties make Bacillus spp. valuable in agriculture for various purposes. Each member of the Bacillus family has its own unique function, and understanding how they work is important for maximizing their benefits in agricultural practices. read more

W Dolakha, Nepalu, sektor uprawy kiwi boryka się z wyzwaniami pomimo tegorocznego zwiększenia zbiorów, co spowodowało spadek cen, wpływając na około 3 000 producentów kiwi w regionie. Raju Thapa, lokalny plantator kiwi i właściciel firmy Gairashowara Krishi, odczuwa ten wpływ. read more

The merger process between Centro Sur S. Coop. And., Espárrago de Granada S. Coop. And. 2nd grade, and Espalorquiana S.Coop.And. has been successfully concluded. This will result in the formation of the largest green asparagus cooperative in Spain and Europe, which will market more than 11 million kilos (7.8 read more

The Consortium for the Protection of the PGI Pachino Tomato will be a protagonist at the G7 Agriculture, scheduled in Ortigia (Siracusa) until September 29. Among the activities on the agenda, there will be a presence in the Sicily Region's space with tastings and themed tomato cooking shows curated by Nicola. read more

W Nigerii nadciśnienie tętnicze dotyka około 29% dorosłych, jak podaje Narodowy Instytut Zdrowia, co podkreśla konieczność skutecznych strategii zarządzania. Bogactwo bioróżnorodności kraju dostarcza różnorodne owoce, które mogą pomóc w kontroli ciśnienia krwi. Te owoce są łatwo dostępne. read more

A shipment of 11.7 tons of Peruvian blueberries arrived at Tianjin Port on September 18, marking the first time South American blueberries have been imported through a northern Chinese port after a 34-day journey. Peru is recognized for its export of high-quality fresh blueberries, with the Hass variety being particularly popular. read more