Could you live without vegetables? Well, know that 46% of European pepper production, 45% of cucumber production, and 29% of tomato production are grown in solar greenhouses. "We are strategic," not only for Europe, as Manuel Lainez, Director of Innovation and Development, has pointed out. read more

However, an increase in the consumption of fresh products is expected, driven by a greater awareness among consumers of the benefits of a healthy diet, as stated in the Outlook Report.

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During the upcoming Potato Expo in Orlando, Florida, from January 9-10, Haith, in partnership with its US agent, Fox Solutions, will showcase the latest developments in packhouse technologies, with a special focus on box-filling solutions. The vegetable handling equipment manufacturer is expected to present its newest innovations. read more

In Pakistan, the start of the cold wave has not resulted in the expected arrival of oranges in the market, as reported by ARY News. The absence of this season's popular fruit is linked to the negative impacts of climate change on citrus production, which has not only led to a read more

Prosper Africa is driving agricultural production and improving environmental and social impact in Morocco through Vantage Capital's €14 million ($15.2 million) investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS), a Moroccan producer of red fruits and tomatoes. read more

Konsumenci w państwach bałtyckich: Estonii, Łotwy i Litwy wkrótce będą mogli cieszyć się świeżo krojonymi owocami z całego świata. Będzie to część nowej oferty specjalizowanego importera i dystrybutora jagód, firmy No Bananas należącej do Andero Keronena. "Zaczynamy sprzedaż krojonych owoców. read more

Dümmen Orange recently took part in several industry poinsettia trials across North America in the past few weeks. The trial locations included Sawaya Gardens, N.G. Heimos Greenhouses and Millstadt Young Plants, Vaandrager Nurseries, Lucas Greenhouses, and Plantpeddler. Dümmen Orange introduced new varieties during these trials. read more

Engage with the followers of your community and participate in podcasts. The Ambrosia apple is changing digital communication and social media. A success story from Rivoira and Vip. read more

With Christmas just around the corner, festive wishes are already being shared worldwide, whether in person, through chats, text messages, or even videos. For many years, Canadian wholesale and young plant grower Van Belle Nursery has embraced this tradition in a fun and humorous way, using their. read more

ATG Ingeniería's equipment for controlling Tuta absoluta, Biocaptur, has been certified by the CAAE as an input for organic production and is currently the only product in its class to have obtained this certification. Biocaptur's light technology is ushering in a new era in pest control. read more

The ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao) have a tropical steppe climate with warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and dry conditions. The average temperature throughout the year is around 27-30°C, with daytime temperatures typically ranging from 28-34°C and cooling off to 24-26°C at night. read more

In a context of increasing climate instability, ensuring a uniform and qualitatively superior ripening of fruits is a crucial challenge for modern fruit growing. read more

The Belarusian government has introduced a three-month licensing requirement for the export of potatoes. This decision, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of agricultural products within the country during off-season periods. Exporters of potatoes, regardless of read more

This week, Ukraine's potato market has seen a significant increase in trading activity, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Industry experts point out that, in response to growing demand, farmers are raising their selling prices in this sector. read more

ICAR-DFR celebrated its 15th Foundation Day on December 10, 2024, with a series of notable events. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. Indra Mani Mishra, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani. The celebrations began with a field visit, followed by read more

"The electronic market controls have led to the removal of 11 products falsely using the name of the PDO Consortium Green Pistachio of Bronte from virtual shelves," said Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida in response to a question-time in the Chamber. read more

A new study conducted by CABI has investigated the possible range of Acerophagus papayae, a parasitic wasp known for effectively managing the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Africa. Published in the journal Biological Control, the research used predictive modeling to evaluate read more

Estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggest a projected production of 417 million hundredweight (cwt) of potatoes in 2024 for the $100 billion potato industry. This reflects a decrease of slightly over 5% from the previous year. Idaho and Washington, the top potato-producing states, are expected to contribute significantly to this production. read more

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Zespri, a marketer of kiwifruit, has received approval from New Zealand kiwifruit growers to expand its plantings internationally. This authorization will allow for the cultivation of an additional 420 hectares of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit annually for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more