Over the past few years, we have intentionally caused nutritional disorders in several species. These controlled experiments have enabled us to observe unique symptoms in plants. In greenhouse production, it is quite common to observe typical issues in geraniums, such as low pH, high pH, and nitrogen deficiency. read more

Michigan's apple industry is projected to harvest 30.5 million bushels (1.281 billion lbs.) in 2024, as announced at the USApple Outlook meeting in Chicago. This estimate surpasses the state's typical yearly production, indicating a significant trend of rising yields. Diane Smith, the executive director of the industry, mentioned this positive development. read more

In the first half of 2024, Brazil experienced a significant decline in table grape exports, with volumes reaching only 5,500 tonnes, representing a 66.7% decrease from the previous year, according to data from Comex Stat. This led to export revenues dropping to $15.9 million, a decline of 61.3%. The main factors... read more

Zbiory nowych jabłek odmiany Gala w Polsce rozpoczęły się w zeszłym tygodniu przy rekordowo wysokich cenach. Jest to wynikiem ogłoszenia globalnych szacunków zbiorów jabłek oraz prognoz na sezon 2024/25 przez wiodące stowarzyszenia owocowo-warzywne podczas corocznej konferencji "Prognosfruit 2024" w Budapeszcie. read more

W ciągu pierwszych sześciu miesięcy 2024 roku eksport owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii wykazywał trend wzrostowy, zgodnie z danymi Departamentu Celno-Skarbowego Analizowanymi przez FEPEX. Całkowita wartość eksportu wyniosła 6.652.549 ton, co oznacza wzrost o 6,32%, a ogólna wartość wzrosła do 10.069. read more

Cengiz Bostanci, an agricultural engineer for the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Bartin, states that the aronia fruit is gaining popularity among consumers seeking a healthy diet. "Aronia is one of the medicinal aromatic plants that thrive in Turkey's fertile soils and..." read more

Na początku sierpnia zeszłego roku region Souss Massa, twierdza wczesnych warzyw w Maroku, doświadczył zaskakującej i bezprecedensowej fali upałów. Jej skutki są dobrze znane i oznaczyły cały ubiegły sezon: całkowicie spalone przez słońce plantacje, brak nasion, oraz brakującymi.

In early August last year, the Souss Massa region, the stronghold of early vegetables in Morocco, experienced a surprising and unprecedented heatwave. The aftermath is well known and marked the whole last season: entire plantations scorched by the sun, a shortage of seeds, and a read more

The waste management company Renewi is producing green gas through a large-scale digestion facility in Amsterdam. The green CO2 that is produced is then liquefied and transported to Agriport A7, where growers use it in greenhouses to enhance the growth of tomatoes and peppers. ECW Energy and Renewi have entered into this partnership. read more

The most recent monitoring report on citrus imports from third countries, published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), has provided updated information on the volumes of oranges imported into the EU, with data up to the month of July. A total of 861,793 tons were reported to have been purchased. read more

Sunshine boost UK supermarket spending but Asda struggles, says NIQ

Warm weather and increased household spending ahead of the summer holidays boosted sales growth at UK supermarkets in August, although the third-largest player, Asda, continued to face challenges, according to industry data. Market researcher NIQ reported that sales at UK... read more

Kakuzi Plc has reported a pre-tax profit of Kshs 507 million for the first half of the year, attributed to a general market recovery in its Macadamia Nuts and Avocado superfoods exports business. Managing Director Mr. Chris Flowers announced the half-year results release. read more

Grenoble Fleurs Distribution is now part of DEXX, a French subsidiary of Van der Plas. DEXX has its headquarters in Saint Marcel les Valence, Drôme, and currently operates 12 branches throughout France, including 5 cash and carries in Lyon, Valence, Annemasse, Grenoble, and Mulhouse, as well as 7 Dexx drives in Lille. read more

The holidays are over and the market is picking up again, observes Rob Brussee from Van der Deijl Roses and Equinox Kenya: "In July, you see the holidays come in, leading to a significant drop, but then it gradually recovers. You can now see that people are starting to get back into the. read more

"We have two weeks of packing left and then we're done for the season," says Leardt van der Burgh, recently appointed head of commercial at citrus grower-exporter FruitOne; it's been a citrus campaign confounding the industry's expectations at many turns."If you look at South Africa's industry read more

Garden center insurance can help protect your business by covering your property, employees, customers, equipment, stock, and inventory. In case of a catastrophe or disruption, it can significantly contribute to your business's recovery. Whether you are an independent, family-owned garden center or read more

"Nachfrage nach Feldgemüse ist nicht zu schlecht", sagt Jan Bakker von Bakker AGF aus Bovenkarspel. "Der feuchte Frühling hat jedoch seine Spuren hinterlassen. Dies führt zu einer Nachfrage aus vielen Bereichen. Zum Beispiel sind die Kohlpreise sehr anständig. Für Weißkohl müssen wir beim Bauern etwa 40 Cent bezahlen. read more

"Currently, the exotic trade is experiencing a slow period. According to Ive Lambert from Starfruit, this is a typical occurrence during the summer months. Additionally, there is a noticeable decrease in the volume of avocados being imported at the moment." read more

In the shadow of leading cultivation and export countries like Morocco and Egypt, other North African countries such as Tunisia, Mauritania, and Senegal have also seen significant growth in agricultural exports. As a result, there is a growing demand for reliable freight forwarders and logistics service providers to meet the needs of these countries. read more

Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Trade, and Honourable Manoa Kamikamica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications of Fiji are pleased to announce the further read more

In Guiyang, Guizhou province, China, a special No. 252 bus has gained attention for assisting local farmers in transporting their produce to the city center. Launched in June 2024, this bus was customized to cater to the needs of farmers by offering more space for their goods. It departs 10 minutes before read more