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

Przed rozpoczęciem sezonu awokado w Peru przewidywano, że ilość może spaść nawet o 25-30%, ale dla brytyjskiego importera Pacific Produce tak się nie stało. "Wyłącznie na podstawie statystyk morskich do 36. tygodnia ETD, mieliśmy w sumie 22 706 kontenerów wychodzących z Peru w porównaniu do 24 138 w 2023 roku. read more

The stone fruit season is coming to an end: according to the BLE, deliveries of peaches and nectarines were limited and quality declined in some cases. Spanish products were the most prominent in the market, followed by Italian and French batches in terms of significance. Stocks of Spanish products have now read more

In the new organic season in Val Venosta, a -10% decrease in volumes compared to last year is expected, despite an even greater decline in Europe. This was announced by Vipche, who will be attending Fruit Attraction 2024 (8-10 October). The summer season was exceptional thanks to the microclimate, as mentioned by Gerhard Eberhöfer. read more

For about seven to eight months each year, California is the primary provider of strawberries to the U.S. domestic market. Salinas/Watsonville in the north and Santa Maria in the south are the two main growing regions during spring, summer, and fall. "During this period, in September... read more

"If you want to ensure the well-being of your employees in the nursery or greenhouse, this is an ideal mode of transportation that they also find enjoyable and convenient," Johan Velting enthusiastically informs us. His Workstep is a relatively new concept in the flower and plant industry, but there are already some... read more

Apple prices in Ukraine have been falling for three weeks due to low demand and an oversupply of autumn varieties that cannot be stored long-term. High-quality apples are now selling for $0.29 to $0.44 per kilogram. It is worth noting that current apple prices in Ukraine have now effectively. read more

In Rangpur, Bangladesh, the potato market dynamics have changed, as syndicates working with cold storage facilities are now manipulating the supply chain. This manipulation has caused an artificial scarcity in the market, even though there is plenty of stock in cold storages, leading to inflated prices. read more

In Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted quarantine and phytosanitary inspections from January 1 to September 16, 2023. The inspections covered 23,400 tons of imported solanaceous crops, including 12,300 tons of peppers, 10,600 tons of tomatoes, and 500 tons of other solanaceous crops. read more