A Preston family business, W. Robinson & Son (Seeds & Plants) Ltd, which has been participating in the Southport Flower Show for over a century, is gearing up for its special anniversary event in less than two weeks. Known as the 'Home of The Mammoth Onion,' this 161-year-old family business is getting ready to celebrate this milestone. read more

Continuing their involvement in a fruitful trade mission to Lima in December 2023, the British company Fresh Union has recently introduced a new brand in the UK called Avaluscious. Utilizing creamy avocados directly imported from Peru, the brand offers frozen avocado pulp in convenient pouches... read more

Potatoes New Zealand proudly celebrates the one-year anniversary of Kate Trufitt's appointment as CEO. Since assuming the position in August 2023, Trufitt has shown outstanding leadership, advocating for the interests of potato growers and promoting innovation within the sector. Looking back on her... read more

Solar panels perform optimally in full sunlight conditions, however, many regions experience limited sunlight throughout the day, resulting in lower energy generation than required. Tufts researchers have recently found that a specific variety of jewel orchid, known for thriving in low-light environments, could potentially provide a solution. read more

Ostatnie zatrzymanie importu warzyw z Jordanii z powodu obaw o zanieczyszczenie cholerą podkreśliło zależność Izraela od importowanych produktów rolnych. Z nowym prawem wymagającym informowania klientów o kraju pochodzenia wszystkich produktów rolnych, łatwiej jest śledzić. read more

The Rwandan avocado industry is preparing for the upcoming season launch at the end of September 2024. Seun Rasheed, CEO of SOUK Farms, has announced "significant developments that will transform the avocado sector in Rwanda". Rasheed states: "The production phase is advancing smoothly, and we are" read more

TEAL has announced a partnership with AquaSpy with the aim of improving reliability and efficiency for growers around the world. "The main factor contributing to our success with TEAL is the carrier coverage. As we operate in rural areas in America and internationally, having access to the carrier with the strongest signal is crucial." read more

Unia Europejska ustanawia nowe standardy w zrównoważonym rolnictwie, zwłaszcza w produkcji jabłek i kiwi, poprzez innowacyjne i przyjazne dla środowiska praktyki rolnicze. Ta inicjatywa podkreśla zaangażowanie UE w promowanie korzyści ekologicznych i edukowanie konsumentów. read more

The delicate cup shape and vibrant colors of tulips make them iconic spring flowers for Easter arrangements and Mother's Day bouquets, but are they worth including in a flower farmer's business plan? While there are common mistakes made when growing tulips in the garden, each stem is a. read more

W dniu 5 sierpnia odbył się 17. Międzynarodowy Kongres Torfowisk w Taizhou City, prowincja Zhejiang, Chiny. Kongres trwał pięć dni, a tegorocznym tematem było „Torfowiska w zmieniającym się świecie”. Setki ekspertów z różnych krajów wzięło udział w konferencji, aby dyskutować o globalnych read more

Stefan Pislaru, sales director at Staragro Group SRL, states that it has been a successful season for the export of Moldovan apricots. "Moldova broke a record for apricot exports this season, with 12,000 tons exported compared to 4,000 tons in the previous season. More than 10,000 tons of these apricots were successfully delivered." read more

The new carrot season was officially opened on July 5th at the Ismaninger Feldgemüse farm near Munich. Despite some excess rainfall, the harvesting and marketing of field vegetables got off to a particularly good start this year, according to owner Peter Soller. Unlike last year, this. read more

Na ostatniej Globalnej Konwencji Winogron 2024 międzynarodowi eksperci Chris Dubois i Jerry Clode przeanalizowali trendy konsumpcji winogron stołowych w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Chinach. Podkreślili wpływ mediów społecznościowych na sprzedaż w USA oraz powstającą grupę konsumentów "supermam" w Chinach. read more

Mimo że jest to szczytowy okres dla eksportu czosnku, wysokie koszty wysyłki spowodowały słabsze wyniki na rynku eksportowym w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. Pan Wang, szef działu sprzedaży w Jining Shangzhuo Food Co., Ltd., przedstawił przegląd popularnych odmian czosnku w Chinach oraz bieżącą sytuację. read more

Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science Geneva Apple Rootstock Program is partnering with Brandt's Fruit Trees to test the Story variety on the latest Geneva rootstocks. Apple growers in the 21st century are encountering similar challenges as those before them: the need to lower costs. read more

Maliny będą rosły w całym sierpniu ze względu na cieplejsze temperatury, ogłosiła organizacja branżowa British Berry Growers. read more

One of the largest agricultural organizations in Spain is calling on the European Union to provide more support to fruit growers in combating a mosquito infestation that could have a negative impact on fruit production in the eastern part of the country. read more

Egyptian producer-exporter Pico Modern Agriculture will showcase its new varieties of strawberries and grapes at the upcoming Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition in Hong Kong. The company will also introduce avocados and Barhi dates to its product range, as announced by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more

According to Copeland, the next-generation tracker uses Wi-Fi and 4G/5G mobile technology to deliver real-time data to customers. The Go Real-Time 4G/5G-NA trackers can monitor transportation conditions, such as temperature, with an accuracy of 15 meters for up to 20 days. read more

The consequence: Once again, there are massive damages in the domestic agriculture. Particularly affected is the state of Tyrol, but there are also localized severe damages in Salzburg. "On a total area of more than 3,500 hectares of agricultural land, according to initial surveys by the read more