Precision agriculture, also known as agriculture 4.0, integrates technological tools such as sensors, satellites, drones, and geographic information systems (GIS) to monitor and analyze soil conditions, climate, and crop status. These technologies read more

Maroko is przedstawicielem przewyższenia własnego rekordu w eksporcie świeżego szparaga na czwartym sezonie z rzędu, według EastFruit. Niesamowicie, kraj ten już wyeksportował większą ilość szparagów w początkowych miesiącach obecnego sezonu (do marca 2024 roku) niż w porównywalnych okresach. read more

Today marks the launch of the "Weekly Wholesale Markets Bulletin", a new column resulting from the collaboration between Italmercati and IFN. It is a strategic agreement between the organization representing 22 wholesale markets and agri-food centers and our publication, aimed at providing in-depth analysis. read more

UK: Shoppers at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Asda are being encouraged to 'stock up' on red grapes. A scientist claims that a "superfood" found in all supermarkets can significantly reduce cholesterol levels. According to nutritional scientist Alex Ruani, red grapes have the potential to lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and boost... read more

In 2024, the total production of sweet cherries in the United States is forecasted to be 355,000 tons, slightly higher than in 2023. Washington, the leading producing state, is expected to produce 185,000 tons in 2024, a decrease of 11 percent from 2023. In Oregon, the total production for 2024 is forecasted to be 43,000 tons. read more

In Germany, many family-owned businesses produce and sell strawberries. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide freshly harvested fruits from local cultivation to the numerous strawberry enthusiasts in the country during the summer months. Ultimately, locals appreciate homegrown strawberries. read more

An association of lime growers and packers is warning about the impacts of drought on Mexican lime production. Yesterday, the Persian Lime Growers and Packers Association (COPELP) released a statement about the extreme heat and drought conditions affecting all crops in Persian lime-growing regions in Mexico. read more

Up until the 1950s, most flowers encountered in the UK were grown in the UK. However, significant investment from the Dutch government in the 1950s led to the arrival of the first airfreighted blooms, followed by the introduction of 'Flying Dutchman' flower lorries in the 1980s. This led to Dutch flowers dominating the market, and today they account for 86 percent of the market share. read more

"Color, shape, and uniformity of the heads are the characteristics that make Philidor F1 unique in the May and June harvests. Ideal for the early range, both for the domestic market and for export," explains Stefano Moretti, Commercial Technician at Vilmorin-Mikado Italia for Northern Italy. read more

Up until the 1950s, the majority of flowers encountered in the UK were grown in the UK. However, significant investment from the Dutch government in the 1950s led to the first airfreighted blooms arriving, followed by the introduction of 'Flying Dutchman' flower lorries in the 1980s. This established market dominance, and today 86 per cent of flowers in the UK are imported. read more

In the last five years, Spain has increased its cultivated area for pistachios by 145%, going from 32,000 hectares in 2019 to over 78,000 hectares in 2023. The key factors for this success have been the crop's resistance to drought and its high profitability. read more

Farmers in Vinnytsia received substantial support through the "eRobota" program, receiving 13 grants for orchard establishment and six for constructing modular greenhouses, amounting to a total of EUR2 million. One of the beneficiaries of the program, Oleksandr Hudima, utilized his grant for greenhouse development to construct a 1.6-hectare greenhouse complex. read more

It's a wrap! Well, almost. GreenTech 2024 will come to a close in a few hours, today at 4:00 PM. A large (inter)national audience has had the opportunity to explore all the machinery lines, robotics, and inquire in more detail about the solutions offered by providers. read more

Since the launch of the "North West Academy" format, interest has been growing year after year for an event that is unparalleled in the world of maritime transport of perishable goods in reefer containers. It is a moment that allows sharing of know-how with industry experts. read more

In Ireland, planting has just been completed in the southeast over the past few days. It is expected that yields will be lower this year as crops were planted late. There is high demand and many inquiries for new season crops entering the market as stocks are running low. read more

Wszyscy kochamy świeże owoce, a większość ludzi na Ziemi, zwłaszcza dzieci, preferuje najbardziej słodkie owoce o najwyższej zawartości cukru. read more

It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

The European Commission's Fruit and Vegetable Market Observatory Expert Group's stone fruit subgroup, consisting of sectoral representatives and experts from the Member States, including FEPEX, gathered on Monday to assess the production outlook for the upcoming season. The main producing countries were discussed. read more

The UK pea harvest is about to begin, and at Fen Peas, the fields are being inspected and samples are being taken to assess the maturity. Fen Peas works with 82 growers who cultivate peas on 5000 acres of land in the Lincolnshire area, producing approximately 10,000 tonnes each year. "We cultivate AA grade peas which are" read more

The Australian kiwi supply has been abundant this season, with volumes higher than last year. "The quality has been excellent this season," said Susan Lewis from Murray Bros. "We are observing more green kiwifruit in the Australian market than the gold varieties." Murray Bros supplies Zespri Gold. read more