GLASE's 2024 in-person summit with a theme of Dynamic Lighting will be held on November 6, 2024 at the Hotel St. Paul in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Researchers, academics, and industry professionals will share presentations and explore the latest challenges and emerging trends in the CEA industry. read more

The grape harvest in the Republic of Moldova is expected to decrease by up to 35% this year compared to 2023, with an estimated yield ranging between 3 and 12 tons per hectare. These figures were presented during a recent meeting of the Council on "Grapes, Wine, Wine-based Products, and. read more

Fruit Growers Tasmania, together with a group of Tasmanian cherry growers, are heading to Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 in Hong Kong next week from 4 - 6 September. Fruit Growers Tasmania has been participating in the show since it began in 2007. Peter Cornish, CEO of Fruit Growers Tasmania, stated, "It's." read more

A slight increase in the median prices for unpackaged tomatoes and vine tomatoes in week 33 at VBT does not exceed the five-year average. The average prices of 51 euro cents per kilogram for unpackaged tomatoes and 47 euro cents per kilogram for vine tomatoes are still insufficient. read more

Theddan Farms, a South African apple producer, has emerged as a leading adopter of Harvista™ 1.3 SC, a pre-harvest treatment. The experienced apple producer began utilizing this product in 2018 to prolong the growth period of trees, resulting in significantly enhanced color and size. This application not only benefited the company's Gala orchard, but also improved overall yields. read more

W Kenii, rządowa Agenda Transformacji Gospodarczej od Podstaw (BETA) wskazała ziemniaka jako kluczowy produkt rolny dla wzrostu gospodarczego i bezpieczeństwa żywności. Jest to część Strategii Transformacji i Wzrostu Sektoru Rolnictwa (ASTGS), której celem jest zwiększenie dochodów dla drobnych producentów rolnych. read more

This year's unusually high temperatures have significantly decreased raspberry production in Ukraine, as reported by Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association. Despite the lower yield compared to last year, prices have risen sharply. Currently, first-grade raspberries are being sold at EUR. read more

Czy to jako składnik w świeżej sałatce, usmażone na patelni z jajkami czy grillowane na grillu: Chińscy konsumenci dzielą się swoimi sposobami przygotowywania słodkiej papryki Sweet Palermo® od Rijk Zwaan. „Dla mnie ich entuzjazm jest najbardziej inspirującą częścią naszej kampanii” - mówi Vivan Wang, Dyrektor Marketingu w Dole China. read more

W tym sezonie z Ontario będzie pochodzić więcej jabłek. "Szacujemy, że ilość będzie nieco ponad 10 procent powyżej średniej pięcioletniej wolumenu" - mówi Brian Rideout, przewodniczący Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Jabłek z Ontario. Większa ilość jabłek wynika z licznych młodych sadzonek jabłoni w prowincji. read more

Peru has exported an estimated 471,934 tons of avocados up to week 33 of the current campaign, which is 10% less than in the same period of the previous campaign. According to Elizabeth Miranda, commercial manager of Agrobusiness International Peru, this decrease was mainly observed in May and June. read more

W zeszłym roku Egipt - i wiele innych części świata - doświadczył niedoboru cebuli. Ceny osiągnęły niespotykane poziomy na lokalnym rynku (aż do 300% średniej ceny w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem). Ceny eksportowe wzrosły z 400 USD EXW za tonę na początku sezonu do USD read more

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European countries, traditionally the largest buyers of Azerbaijani hazelnuts after Russia, have significantly decreased their import volumes this year. According to ABC.AZ, citing the State Statistics Committee, European countries imported only 1,887 tons of shelled hazelnuts in the first half of the year. read more

In Zimbabwe, the mandate for exporters to convert 25% of their dollar earnings into the local currency is affecting the resurgence of the horticulture industry. This challenge comes after a period of decline that began after land reforms implemented two decades ago. The country has been working towards revitalizing its horticultural sector. read more

Rząd Arabii Saudyjskiej opracował strategiczny plan "Wizja 2030", który ma na celu dywersyfikację gospodarki kraju i zmniejszenie jego zależności od ropy naftowej, identyfikując bezpieczeństwo żywności jako jedno z kluczowych obszarów działań. Ostatnie wydarzenia w regionie Bliskiego Wschodu, takie jak blokowanie szlaków żeglugowych i wzrost... read more

"Ramon Wagenaar of Wagenaar Aardappelverwerking explains that this season it will be extremely difficult to obtain the necessary quantities. The quality of the potatoes may also be a concern. However, there is still hope that the situation could improve if we have two more months of favorable growing weather." read more

Europejskie kraje, tradycyjnie najwięksi nabywcy azerbejdżańskich orzechów laskowych po Rosji, znacząco zmniejszyły w tym roku swoje wolumeny importowe. Według ABC.AZ, powołując się na Komitet Statystyki Państwa, kraje europejskie importowały jedynie 1,887 ton łuskanych orzechów laskowych w pierwszej połowie roku. read more

Melon prices in Ukraine have risen due to a decrease in supply. Market participants attribute the price increase to a continued reduction in melon supply. The hot and dry weather is adversely affecting the quality of the produce. read more

On Thursday, the Moroccan newspaper Les Inspirations Éco responded to a request from Freshuelva for the European Union to impose customs duties on strawberry imports from Morocco by pointing out that Spanish farmers were not only troubled by Moroccan tomatoes but also by strawberries. read more

The marketing of onion sets is facing challenges. "Prices are under significant pressure. Grower prices have reached a maximum of 10 cents, and bale prices are also below 20 cents. We anticipated that this year would be different from the unique conditions of last year, but we didn't foresee it being so difficult." read more