"We have contracts based on volume, and during the winter, prices are fixed for a significant portion of our production. However, we also work with other growers to forecast cucumber supply for the upcoming weeks and make price recommendations," says Kristian Solbergs, Chief Executive Officer of Solbergs. read more

With President-elect Donald Trump's economic strategy of imposing heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Arizona is preparing for possible changes in the market dynamics of various goods, including automotive components and agricultural produce. Arizona, which has a strong trading relationship with its neighboring countries, is closely monitoring the situation. read more

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has commissioned a study on water pricing with the goal of achieving a 20% reduction in water usage. Pricing is viewed as one of three policy tools, along with influencing behavior through communication, mandates, and regulations. The research is being conducted by Witteveen+Bos. read more

Kilimanjaro International Airport due to a shortage of freight space. This has led to delays in shipments of flowers and fresh produce, affecting the country's export industry. The situation is concerning as these products are time-sensitive and require quick transportation to maintain their quality. Stakeholders are working to find solutions to the issue and ensure that the exports reach their destinations on time. read more

Dwa raporty opublikowane dzisiaj przez Grupę Ogrodniczą Środowiska (EHG) i Oxford Economics ujawniły, że branża ogrodnicza ma potencjał do wsparcia wkładu w PKB wartego 51,2 miliarda funtów i stworzenia 763 000 miejsc pracy w całej gospodarce Wielkiej Brytanii do 2030 roku, co stanowi wzrost o 45%... read more

It has been announced that Huwa-San TR-50 has received an important emergency permit for the control of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Belgium. This temporary permit, valid from November 13, 2024, to March 12, 2025, enables the Flemish tomato sector to use Huwa-San against this. read more

The IGP Valencian Citrus quality seal is launching the Valencian orange season just before the beginning of December, which is the month with the highest volume of citrus sales in European markets. "We began this season without holding the traditional first-cut ceremony. We canceled it because." read more

This week, Ukrainian producers have seized the opportunity to raise onion prices, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. Farmers have stated that they were able to raise prices because of a noticeable increase in demand. However, the supply of high-quality onions in the market continues to be quite limited. read more

Sezon melonów w Kalifornii zakończył się wcześniej niż oczekiwano. „Na początku sezonu było dużo ciepła. Rekordowe temperatury spowodowały pewne problemy, takie jak mniejsza ilość plonów, co w rezultacie sprawiło, że rynek stał się dość ograniczony” - mówi Daren Van Dyke z Five Crowns. Five Crowns zakończyło swoją read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, has participated in the opening ceremony of 'Expo AgriTech, The Fair of Agriculture 4.0', held at the Palacio de Ferias y

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Farmers in Naivasha have adopted new techniques to address the challenges brought by unfavorable weather conditions on their crops. The area's susceptibility to inadequate rainfall and damaging hailstorms presents significant obstacles for greenhouse flower production, prompting farmers to innovate advanced... read more

The tradition of long, leisurely summer days dedicated to good food and family, characterized by a growing pile of mango peels, nectarine pits, and watermelon rinds, seems to be a thing of the past. Now, South Africans are driven by a desire to take advantage of Black Friday deals, or what they are led to believe. read more

In week 47, the final Moldovan grapes of this year's season were loaded at the OGA-OGV in Bruchsal. "At the beginning of the season in early September, there was heavy rainfall in the main growing regions in the south of the country. This increased the risk of the grapes bursting and ultimately led... read more

This week the initial meeting of the PROSUELO project of APROA has taken place, coordinated by the Technological Innovation Center of COEXPHAL, CIT COEX, in collaboration with the University of Almería, and the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural Research and Training.

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During a media event at a luxury hotel in Hong Kong, crypto entrepreneur Sun enjoyed a banana from Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian," a piece of conceptual art he had recently purchased at a Sotheby's auction in New York. After eating the banana, Sun commented on its quality and engaged in a discussion about the artwork. read more

Ostatnie krajowe truskawki są teraz zastępowane przez uprawiane w szklarniach produkty z sąsiednich krajów oraz towary sprowadzane z Egiptu. W 46. tygodniu udało nam się jeszcze zaoferować ostatnie niemieckie truskawki, podobnie jak w poprzednich latach. Zauważyliśmy, że truskawki stały się stosunkowo drogie już wcześnie. read more

W tym tygodniu na Ukrainie ceny pomidorów z szklarni wzrosły, jak donoszą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Wzrost cen jest przypisywany sezonowemu spadkowi podaży lokalnych pomidorów z kompleksów szklarniowych, ponieważ większość producentów już ogłosiła. read more

On November 28, Hai Duong province celebrated the first shipment of Hoa Binh grapefruits to the EU for the 2024 season. This shipment includes both Tan Lac red-fleshed and green-skinned grapefruits, following strict EU import protocols for cultivation, harvesting, processing, and packaging. read more

The Conference Pear season is progressing satisfactorily at BelOrta. "Last week's stock levels show that, although there is about 30% less volume compared to last year, sales are running smoothly. We can't complain about that," says Laurent De Smedt of the cooperative. Additionally, during a read more

Stemilt, a prominent fruit grower/packer in the US, was founded 60 years ago by Tom Mathison in Wenatchee, Washington. Today, it is run by his descendants, West and Tate Mathison, with the assistance of Kyle Mathison. Throughout the last six decades, the company has focused significantly on the apple sector. read more