The Cornell-developed "PhytoPatholoBot" detects spectral signatures of three types of destructive grape diseases – powdery mildew, downy mildew, and grapevine leafroll virus – enabling early management of pathogens without the need for farmworkers to identify them. Ultimately, data collected by such a system can lead to improved disease control and grape production. read more

A pro cycling event started the race in an unusual way by beginning from inside a Spanish supermarket. Stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana kicked off in Jerez de la Frontera, with riders gearing up for a challenging 185.5km journey to Yunquera. However, what really grabbed the attention of viewers were the pre-race antics, as riders lined up next to a supermarket. read more

The EU calculated the price of apples in July based on the simple average of the four major EU member states. It was €93 per 100 kgs, which was €3 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were €66.5 for Poland, €139 for France, €78.7 for Germany, and for Italy, the price was not provided. read more

7-Eleven, Inc. and Plenty Unlimited Inc. have partnered to introduce fresh produce at 7-Eleven® stores across California. Marissa Jarratt, Chief Marketing Officer, expressed excitement about adding Plenty's innovative and sustainable approach to fresh produce to their salad offerings for customers. read more

"'Heat, holidays, and bananas never go together,' says Robert Greeve of Anaco & Greeve in Poeldijk. So, for that reason, the banana market showed a dip in the past three weeks. 'But we are not complaining. Banana prices are on average higher than last year, and last week the market rebounded." read more

W samym sercu autonomicznego regionu Ujgurów Xinjiang w Chinach zakorzenia się rewolucja w uprawie pomidorów, prezentująca przyszłość inteligentnego rolnictwa. Xinjiang, znany jako "Złota Kraina" ze względu na idealne warunki do uprawy pomidorów, posiada ponad 80% obszaru uprawy pomidorów w Chinach, a w nim hrabstwo Manasi. read more

Belgian grapes have faced challenges in recent years, with high energy costs and difficulties in finding successors for growers raising concerns about the future of the Belgian product. However, despite these obstacles, Belgian grapes continue to be as popular as ever. This is once again evident this year at the. read more

There was a good turnout at the Novae Fabula home fair held at the Green Event Centre in Bleiswijk, Netherlands. About 20 enthusiastic potted plant growers were present to display their products and introduce some new additions to their range. To see all the participants of Novae Fabula, check out our photo report. read more

"Here, in Flevoland [the Netherlands], this season's potato crop is certainly not lost, even after all the rain," says Anton Riezebos of Polder Potato in mid-July. "The potatoes are generally in reasonable shape. The first trial harvests seem good, though the volumes are nothing special." He sees... read more

W Hiszpanii odnotowano znaczący wzrost kosztów importu owoców z Maroka w pierwszej połowie 2024 roku, pomimo otrzymania mniejszej ilości produkcji. Według hiszpańskiego portalu informacyjnego OkDiario, Hiszpania wydała o 30% więcej na marokańskie owoce, co łącznie dało 434,1 mln euro za 125,5 mln kilogramów.

In Spain, there has been a significant increase in the cost of Moroccan fruit imports in the first half of 2024, despite receiving a lower volume of produce. According to the Spanish media outlet OkDiario, Spain spent 30% more on Moroccan fruit, totaling €434.1 million for 125.5 million kilograms. read more

Morocco has reached a major achievement in its blueberry exports, breaking a new record during the 2023/24 season (from July to June). According to EastFruit, the country not only increased its reach in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also showed impressive growth. read more

Marocco osiągnęło znaczący kamień milowy w eksporcie borówek, ustanawiając nowy rekord w sezonie 2023/24 (od lipca do czerwca). Według EastFruit, kraj nie tylko zwiększył swoją obecność na wszystkich głównych rynkach eksportowych świeżych borówek, ale także wykazał znaczący wzrost.

In the 2023/24 season (from July to June), Morocco achieved a significant milestone in its blueberry exports, setting a new record. According to EastFruit, the country not only expanded its presence in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also demonstrated remarkable growth. read more

The agricultural landscape across Europe has been significantly affected by a series of weather extremes, from unusually wet conditions in the north to severe droughts in the south, posing a challenge to farmers and impacting crop yields. The European Union is experiencing a notable decrease in apple... read more

The Spanish province of León represents 90% of pear production in the entire Castile and León autonomous community, and the harvest has already begun in the El Bierzo region, where the forecasts for this season are quite positive. "In terms of volume, we are expecting a fairly read more

Worldwide Fruit hosted its annual Jazz Apple Symposium on August 13th, gathering UK growers and international guests to commemorate a prosperous year for the brand. read more

Accordingly, the fruit has become an important crop in several regions of the country, utilizing its adaptability to various climates and soils. The cultivation of pitahaya in Peru originated in the Peruvian jungle, where it has been grown since ancient times. read more

Sainsbury's is launching a new agroforestry initiative in collaboration with the Woodland Trust to commemorate 20 years of partnership. read more

The main destinations were Germany with 1,847,983 tons (+7%) and 2.904 million euros (+1%), followed by France with 1,144,000 tons (+4%) and 1.576 million euros, which corresponds to the value of 2023. Next were the Netherlands with 530,312 tons (+4%) and 825 million euros (-1%), while Portugal with 391,000 tons (+13%) came in next. read more

The CEO Michael Franks stated that the kiwi volume has recovered after two difficult seasons. "In New Zealand, our fruit production increased by 17 million trays, a 53% growth compared to 2023, and our Australian production also experienced an improvement." read more

Claudio Scalise, who was born on May 21, 1958 in Calabria, moved to Bologna after finishing school, where he obtained a degree in agriculture and specialized in economic and trade policy issues. Later, he became the founder and managing director. read more