Today, the Director of Agriculture in Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, visited the Model Lavender Farm in Nunner Ganderbal and toured various sections of the farm. During the visit, the Director was briefed by the Farm Manager and Technical Experts about the different aromatic and medicinal plants being cultivated on the farm. read more

Indonesia has requested early access to the market from New Zealand for its grape exporters in order to boost bilateral trade in fresh and dried fruits. Trade Minister Todd McClay wrapped up discussions in India with officials from various sectors including agriculture, forestry, commerce, and animal husbandry. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 31 was €124 per 100 kg, up 3% year-on-year. In Italy, the price was €118 per 100 kg, which is 18% higher than the 5-year average. You can find the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: agriculture.ec.europa.eu. read more

Vietnam's Mai Khoi Farm cultivates a variety of peppers known for their superior quality and health benefits. CEO Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan emphasizes the importance of their partnership with Rijk Zwaan in promoting products, offering technical support, and providing training to meet international standards. read more

W ramach zmian gospodarczych popyt na awokado nie zmalał w Wielkiej Brytanii. Firma Worldwide Fruit, duża uczestniczka w imporcie awokado, odnotowuje wzrost w tej branży. Mark Everett, Dyrektor działu awokado, zgłosił wzrost sprzedaży o 12,5%, zwłaszcza w. read more

The hailstorm that occurred along the Segre River on August 13th affected significant stone fruit-producing regions in Lleida, such as Aitona and Seròs, as well as top fruit areas like Albatàrrec and Puigverd de Lleida. This caused damage to nearly 750 hectares in the southern part of the province, as reported by Asaja Lleida. read more

In recent years, Egypt and Morocco have made significant progress in the frozen strawberry market in Japan. According to EastFruit, Morocco's presence in the Japanese market has significantly grown, with the country now being a major supplier, whereas five years ago it was only the 5th largest supplier. At the same time, Egypt has been consistently gaining ground in the market. read more

The construction of a new research center for phytopathology and marker technology, as well as a new greenhouse complex for breeding, has officially begun at Axia Vegetable Seeds. This past Monday, the first pillar was installed into the ground by Kamila Koropacka and Rick Meijer. Certhon will be responsible for building the facilities. read more

Key Technology (Key) and PPM Technologies (PPM), both members of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, are pleased to announce that their customer service teams have now become part of Duravant Lifecycle Services. This is a global aftermarket network that aims to provide improved local services for equipment. read more

On August 1st, 2024, French apple production was forecasted to decline by 3% compared to 2023, amounting to 1.55 million tonnes. According to Agreste's economic outlook, this decrease will impact nearly all regions except Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) and, to a lesser extent, read more

Golden Harvest Farm and other orchards in the Hudson Valley have overcome last year's challenges and are now looking forward to a promising apple season. Doug Grout, a local grower, remains cautiously optimistic about the current crop, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of agriculture. The season, which has started well, is bringing hope to farmers in the region. read more

"Overall, the production of Portuguese apples should be similar to, or even slightly higher than it was last year," says Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers. "Considering the limited cold hours and temperature fluctuations we experienced during blossoming, we are pleased." read more

Moldova has significantly increased its walnut exports to the European Union, doubling the volume compared to the previous year, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Dmitry Alaiba. In the first seven months of 2024, Moldova exported... read more

Konkurencja między egipskimi eksporterami świeżych mango zaostrza się w połowie sezonu. "Dostawy są ogromne w tym roku, podobnie jak popyt. Jesteśmy zadowoleni z poziomu popytu i rozsądnych cen" - mówi Amr Kadah, menedżer eksportu w firmie Fruit.Farm. "Na pewno jest wiele mango w Egipcie w tym roku. read more

Zmniejszona ilość eksportu awokado z Peru utrzymuje się w tym sezonie, co prowadzi do niskich zapasów na kluczowych rynkach, takich jak Europa. Późne przycinanie drzew awokado w Peru doprowadziło do kolejnego znacznego zmniejszenia eksportu. Spodziewane jest większe dostawy z Peru w październiku i listopadzie. Ten deficyt okazał się być mniejszy. read more

South Africa is in a perfect position to tap into the market for alternatives to the large quantities of plastics used in agriculture, such as millions of clips, acres of sheeting, and many miles of twine and rope, according to Andrew Pollock, entrepreneur and founder of The Compostable Company. In 2019, The Compostable Company... read more

EHR and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Breeder Showcase for its second year. The Breeder Showcase & Trials will take place on August 24, 2024. EHR specializes in consulting and brokerage services for retail garden center growers, wholesale greenhouse growers, read more

In Ukraine, onions are becoming cheaper again, with today's prices for this product lower than last year's levels, according to analysts from EastFruit. Almost all Ukrainian farms have started harvesting onions, which has led to a significant increase in supply. read more

2024 is expected to be a great year for plums. The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) anticipates a production of approximately 3,700 tonnes, with over 500 tonnes of Swiss plums being harvested weekly by September 9th. To successfully market this large quantity of plums, strong cooperation between all parties involved will be crucial. read more

The World Potato Congress recently emphasized the important role of potatoes in addressing global challenges within the agrifood system, especially in providing food for the increasing population. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines highlighted the potato's potential as a significant source of carbohydrates. read more