During the centennial World Seed Congress held recently in Rotterdam, East-West Seed emphasized the substantial influence of certified vegetable seeds on agricultural productivity. read more

There, among other things, apple flakes and cubes are produced, which are an important component of food products such as muesli blends or muesli bars. This is reported by the Dutch agricultural news service 'Agroberichten Buitenland' referring to a report from. read more

Together with other collection fractions such as baling twine, bale nets, asparagus/perforated films, as well as fleeces and mulch/greenhouse films, a total of 39,912 tons of agricultural plastics were collected and recycled. The total savings achieved as a result is estimated to be 36,188 tons of CO2. read more

From September 26 to 28, 2024, members of the BDC can exchange and gather information on important issues in mushroom production in Lohne, Lower Saxony. Participants can look forward to a travel report about the HLP/ESSMI excursion to China. The main topics of the event will focus on read more

This represents a record value. According to the association, the main consumer of Brazilian fruits is the European Union. The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture (Mapa) is working on promoting, developing, and monitoring fruit cultivation in Brazil. According to the Trade Department... read more

Lower yields can be observed not only in Hungary, but also in other parts of Europe. According to the expectations of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), Hungarian cherries can therefore have a favorable position on the market. read more

For this, consumers have to dig deeper into their pockets when making a purchase compared to, for example, with traditional beefsteak tomatoes. This way, higher added value is achieved with the small-fruited varieties. read more

The prices of domestic cherries in the Polish wholesale market are noticeably lower than they were a week ago. However, on the other hand, when compared relative to previous years, the price situation in this segment of the wholesale fresh fruit market has improved. What are the current prices of cherries in large wholesale and how do they compare to prices in previous years? read more

The new season of trading in domestic onions in Poland is taking shape. Interestingly, the dynamics of price changes from the last week in this market were similar to last year's, and generally quite typical for this phase of the season. The difference is that it was happening at a completely different price level compared to the same period in 2023. What are the current prices of young onions in large wholesale quantities and how do they compare to last year's prices? read more

Producentom grejpfrutów z Teksasu udało się uzyskać dostęp do nowego międzynarodowego rynku w Korei po potwierdzeniu przez krajową organizację ochrony roślin i zwierząt — Koreańską Agencję ds. Kwarantanny Roślin i Zwierząt (APQA). read more

Throughout 2024, Russia has experienced a significant increase in prices for various types of fruits and vegetables, surpassing the usual seasonal fluctuations, according to a report by Izvestia citing statistical data from Rusprodsoyuz. In particular, the price of apples increased by 30 percent, reaching 159.8 rubles per. read more

The annual Allesbeste Symposium week, running from Monday, August 5th to Friday, August 9th, offers a week of presentations, visits to avocado orchards and trial blocks, as well as a tour of a nursery (by prior appointment) that has been leading avocado breeding in South Africa for many years. read more

Bayer Crop Science believes in a future where collaboration and innovation go hand in hand. As a specialized seed company in the development of industrial pea varieties, the Bayer group's division dedicated to professional agriculture is aware that read more

Warunki pogodowe i konflikty polityczne odgrywają ważną rolę na rynku awokado. Na przykład, intensywne opady deszczu w Kenii spowodowały opóźnienia w dojrzewaniu awokado na plantacji. Ze względu na późne dojrzewanie, pożądana zawartość suchej masy (22-23%) została osiągnięta dopiero w kwietniu-maju, co wpłynęło na... read more

In modern agriculture, the goal is to obtain high-performing varieties: combining flexibility, speed, and results. These characteristics translate into early maturity, resistance to weather conditions, productivity, and organoleptic characteristics suitable for an increasingly demanding supply chain. read more

The apple production in India is expected to be lower this year, although some areas have shown an increase compared to the previous season, according to Mudasir Tak, founder of the Indian apple grower Pinevalley Agrifarms. Tak stated, "The local apple production in India this year is lower for traditional orchards." read more

Phyteurop, founded in 1973 and based in Paris (France), is part of the cooperative group InVivo. Sipcam France intends to

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UK: Sainsbury's CEO calls for closure of import duty loophole

The CEO of British supermarket Sainsbury's has called for the closure of a UK tax loophole that benefits foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein. The loophole allows individuals to order parcels without paying import duty. read more

In Varese, northern Italy, a woman reported an artichoke explosion while cutting the vegetable. This surprising phenomenon has occurred before in Italy, causing concern and leading to the removal of artichokes from markets. Exploding artichokes are linked to ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer… read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris provides an update on the ongoing citrus import season. Regarding lemons, the rain in Argentina during pre-harvesting and harvesting has affected the season's initial projections. "They weren't sure about the size...". read more