A group of twenty students from Plumpton College's floristry school visited the New Covent Garden Flower Market in Nine Elms for the first time on Tuesday, October 1st. The students, who are typically located at their campus in Plumpton, Sussex, experienced the sights and smells of the market during an organized tour. read more

The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association has raised concerns about the increasing challenges faced by the industry, specifically citing the rising labor costs and operational expenses as potential risks to the sustainability of local growers. Bill Fritz, a sixth-generation grower, also expressed similar sentiments. read more

Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced that active preparations are underway for the practical implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. This new railway corridor will serve as a southern extension of the Eurasian continental bridge, providing access. read more

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A niche within a niche. That is what the Q-cape is focusing on. This Dutch trading company supplies retail solely with imported South African pumpkins. "Most overseas organic pumpkins used to come from Argentina, but delivery reliability sometimes left something to be desired. So, nine years read more

Guo-Qing Song, Professor and Associate Director of the Plant Biotechnology Resource and Outreach Center at Michigan State University, was recently awarded the American Society for Horticultural Science's Outstanding International Horticulturist Award. The award acknowledges Song for his extensive contributions to the field of horticulture on a global scale. read more

To reduce the risks related to obesity and incorrect consumption patterns, there is a need for a commitment towards prevention by increasing the hours of nutrition education in schools and improving the quality of school canteen meals based on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet. This is the call. read more

Sogemi, the company that manages the Milan Food Market, is among the first approved for PNRR funding for the project "Development of logistics for wholesale agri-food markets." The 3 million euros advance payment (maximum amount obtainable as an advance) read more

Tanzania's current account deficit has narrowed, according to the economic review by the Bank of Tanzania for September. The deficit decreased to US$2,567.2 million in the year ending August 2024, down from US$3,846.5 million in the previous year, with the performance of the external sector playing a key role. read more

Recently released inflation metrics highlight diverging paths for Brazil and Mexico, the two largest economies in Latin America, which will impact their respective monetary policy directions. Brazil is expected to continue tightening its monetary policy, while Mexico is leaning towards lowering interest rates. Despite these differing approaches, both countries are facing similar economic challenges. read more

Fruit and vegetable wholesalers are urging the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) Board to step down due to a significant rent dispute. The MMA, a government-owned entity that acts as the landlord for the market, intends to raise the yearly rent for its wholesaler tenants by more than 100 percent over the course of the next decade. read more

Mexico had been the world's top supplier of fresh asparagus until 2021. However, in 2022, Peru regained the top spot after a five-year hiatus, pushing Mexico into second place. Since then, Mexico has been concentrating on expanding its market presence in areas also targeted by Peru. read more

Belarus has reported a significant increase in the sales of locally grown apples and vegetables, as the country aims to meet its domestic demand for produce during the off-season. Alexei Bogdanov, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, pointed out that both last year and in the current read more

The increasing occurrence of extreme events along the peninsula is causing significant damage to agriculture, especially to fruits and vegetables, with hailstorms, tornadoes, heavy rainfalls, heatwaves, and windstorms. In these days, the particularly adverse weather conditions. read more

The Israeli economy is currently facing challenges due to ongoing conflicts on multiple fronts that have persisted for over a year. This has resulted in a 3.4% depreciation of the shekel against the dollar. The Bank of Israel is expected to keep its interest rate at 4.5% for the sixth consecutive time, citing inflationary pressures as a key factor. read more

Australian agricultural investment manager GO.FARM has acquired the Dellapool Aggregation in Narrandera, New South Wales, and Sandmount North in Katunga, Victoria, with a total investment of A$150 million (US$101.3 million). This acquisition was supported by Qantas Super. read more

W wyraźnym postępie w sektorze świeżych produktów w Wielkiej Brytanii, Sainsbury's ogłosił wprowadzenie pieczarek uprawianych bez użycia torfu, co stanowi pierwszy taki przypadek w brytyjskich supermarketach. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu zmniejszyć roczne zużycie torfu o 20 465 ton, wpisując się w strategię detalisty. read more

In Sunsari district in Nepal, a local banana farmer named Binod Mehata from Inaruwa-4 faced a setback due to flooding caused by the monsoon. Mehata had invested Rs 800,000 in cultivating bananas on two bighas of land and was expecting revenues of up to Rs 1.2 million during the Chhath festival. read more

With Durga Puja around the corner, florists in Jalpaiguri are facing a challenging situation due to a severe shortage of lotus flowers, which are essential for the Durga Puja rituals. The floods in South Bengal have disrupted the flower supply chain, creating a crisis that has left traders struggling to meet the demand. read more

A passion for bulbs has turned into a lifelong love affair for a Northland family. Kayne Gravatt launched Bulbs Direct with his parents Wayne and Jean a decade ago and the business has grown so much it is now one of the largest bulb producers and online distributors in New Zealand. "Mum and Dad read more