Flooding in northern Australia has posed a challenge for mango grower Manbulloo, as managing director Marie Piccone describes an unusually rainy season that has drastically changed conditions in both the Northern Territory and Queensland. The Territory has been hit particularly hard. "We've had two fairly read more

Problems related to logistics caused by the conflict in the Middle East are also impacting Ukraine, a country that is already facing numerous difficulties due to war. Volodymyr Gurzhiy, a representative of the Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit, stated that the situation remains highly unpredictable and challenging to navigate. read more

The bad weather continues to affect the Adriatic coast and Southern Italy, with heavy rains and snowfall that in the last 72 hours have hit Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Basilicata, Puglia, and Calabria. The exceptional precipitation has caused landslides, rockfalls, structural collapses, and serious... read more

The global strawberry market exhibits varying conditions in different producing regions. California is predicting higher volumes, while Florida is experiencing reduced yields and increased competition. European markets are focused on recovery and facing pricing pressure. California anticipates a rise in volumes, along with higher. read more

In the European fresh produce sector, sustainability in 2026 is becoming more closely tied to operational economics. The emphasis is shifting from ESG positioning to measurable factors such as yield stability, batch quality, product condition, shrink levels, packaging costs, and market access, alongside... read more

Jiffy has launched the Jiffy Pot R3, a new fiber-based pot specifically designed for easy handling and clean performance in retail-oriented production. This plantable pot is ideal for bedding plants, herbs, perennials, and landscaping crops, as it remains durable, clean, and retains its shape for an extended period of time. read more

The La Linea Verde Group announces the acquisition of BCS, a Belgian company specializing in the production of fresh soups, and, through its French subsidiary La Ligne Verte, of La Ferme d’Anchin, a French company specialized in the same segment, thus strengthening its European position. read more

The 2026 Alphonso season in India is shaping up as a year in which traditional buyers are still holding on to the genuine GI-tagged Ratnagiri Alphonso, but many customers are switching to cheaper alternatives, says Madhura Inamdar of Yashaswi Mangoes and Food. "Traditional buyers still value read more

W regionach uprawnych Rivermaid, tegoroczny plon wiśni w Kalifornii rozwija się szybciej niż zwykle i przewidywane jest, że przekroczy ilości zebrane w roku 2025. Warunki podczas kwitnienia i wczesnego rozwoju owoców były cieplejsze niż zazwyczaj, co przyspieszyło dojrzewanie plonu we wszystkich dystryktach. read more

The UK company NextGen Nano has announced plans to launch a pilot agrivoltaics initiative in West Africa using its PolyPower™ transparent organic solar film technology. The pilot project aims to showcase the combination of food production and renewable energy generation within greenhouses. read more

P.L. Light Systems proudly celebrates 45 years of providing premium commercial horticultural lighting solutions as a leading manufacturer in North America. With over four decades of specialized experience, we have been dedicated to stimulating, supporting, and sustaining growth in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). read more

Tomatoes continue to be one of the most popular vegetables consumed in Albania, but retail prices have risen to US$3.70 to US$4.65 per kilogram for standard tomatoes and US$7.40 to US$8.40 per kilogram for cherry tomatoes. At the beginning of the season, domestic tomatoes were sold at US$1.80 per kilogram in January, while imported tomatoes were priced at... read more

In the warmest regions of Poland, the flowering of blueberries is beginning. The peak of blooming on these plantations may fall in the coming days, as the farmers say – traditionally around Easter. Luckily, the higher temperatures forecasted for this time should... read more

Diesel and fuel prices in Zimbabwe have increased by 34 to 39%, which has been described as a "shocking" rise by William Zirebwa of Takura. Takura is a grower-exporter of peas, fine beans, passion fruit, and chillies, with plans to expand to include more vegetables and fruit. There are even considerations of importing fruit into Zimbabwe in the future. read more

Abhijith "Abhi" Nag Balasubramanya spent four years working in hydroponic operations in Sweden and France before founding Hydro Space Sweden AB in Skellefteå in May 2025. Within six months, the company was supplying locally grown produce to ICA Kvantum Skellefteå and had secured a read more