Late blight is the most widespread disease in potato cultivation. It is caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans. In susceptible potato varieties, a crop can be completely destroyed in just a few days without plant protection measures. read more

Zespri's financial results for 2023/24 have achieved record average returns per tray for growers in all categories except Organic SunGold Kiwifruit, despite a decrease in volumes. read more

The wide range of more sustainable and affordable food items is the focus of the discount store's new campaign, which launched on May 21st. Various commercials feature individuals in different situations and circumstances having dinner together. Included in the campaign are: The read more

Jazz Apples has signed on as the newest associate partner of Netball Australia's Suncorp Super Netball League. read more

South Australia's top horticulture growers, researchers, and industry leaders were honored at the 2024 Premier's Horticulture Awards for Excellence, hosted by the state industry group Ausveg SA. The event celebrates leaders in the state's A$3 billion horticulture sector. read more

Komisja Jabłek Waszyngtońskich pozyskała dodatkowe środki na promocję eksportu po uruchomieniu nowego programu rozwoju handlu przez rząd USA. read more

Tosca, a global leader in innovative packaging solutions, announces the launch of its latest product line in Europe: the Low Folding Bins. Designed to revolutionize retail logistics, these containers are set to transform the way in which. read more

The assembly of the Consortium for Red Oranges of Sicily IGP has confirmed its trust in the work done by President Gerardo Diana and the outgoing board of directors for the 2024-2027 term. The members of the board of directors (9 producers and 4 among...) read more

"Small farmers are one of the most underutilized resources in Africa," says Tendai Chitapi, co-founder of Kuronga, "because no one has stepped up to coordinate and manage them. That's the feedback we consistently receive from potential buyers: small farmers are too fragmented, they say, and their. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Tax Agency, National Police, and Judicial Police of Portugal, supported by Spanish authorities, have intercepted over 1,000 kilos of cocaine across Portugal and Spain. Originating from South America, the narcotics were concealed in two distinct shipments, with one read more

Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular. More and more companies are installing them on their rooftops and, in the greenhouse industry, they are also being installed on water basins more frequently. In 2023, Zon Op Waterbassin installed a total of 33,000 solar panels across 19 water basins. read more

The demand for fresh blueberries labeled "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease after a one percent price increase compared to labels "Crunchy" and "Sweety". A recent study provides valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that could be informative. read more

One year after the flood that hit Emilia-Romagna and compromised centuries-old chestnut groves, the Consortium of chestnut growers of Castel del Rio (Bologna) rises again and, with some new additions to its composition, prepares to face a season of revival for the Marrone. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, powołujących się na uczestników rynku, zeszłoroczne ziemniaki na ukraińskim rynku doświadczyły znacznego wzrostu cen w weekend. read more

Ze względu na lepsze warunki klimatyczne w tym sezonie w Nowej Zelandii, produkcja jabłek wzrosła. W rezultacie na chińskim rynku pojawiło się więcej nowozelandzkich jabłek w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, z których większość jest małych rozmiarów. „Obecnie smak i jakość jabłek są stosunkowo zadowalające… read more

Ethiopian Airlines recently opened the renovated Domestic Terminal at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The expansion and renovation project, which cost 50 million USD, has greatly improved the terminal. The total built-up area has more than doubled to 25,750 m2, and the terminal's handling capacity has increased as well. read more

At Macfrut, "Mago," the Italian branch of the Polish multinational company, presented a method for extending the shelf life of fruit by a third in a natural way directly at the point of sale. This display stand absorbs ethylene through a series of slots along the metal profile of the frame. It purifies the. read more

"Last year we were in second place among Peruvian avocado exporters, but this year we are on track to becoming the top overseas shipper," says Omar Díaz Marchena, General Manager of Westfalia Fruit Peru. This is a significant achievement for the Peruvian subsidiary of the multinational Westfalia Fruit Group, a company with read more

Growers could soon have access to customized local weather forecasts through an innovative program that combines artificial intelligence and machine learning with traditional weather forecasting methods. This cutting-edge technology aims to provide accurate and detailed forecasts tailored to the specific needs of farmers. read more

Rozwój uprawy arbuzów jest napędzany przez rozszerzające się rynki eksportowe, między innymi, mówi Esra Soyleyen, kierownik ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera Aksun: "Turcja jest głównym producentem arbuza na świecie. Powierzchnia upraw i produkcja doświadczały wahnięć, ale ogólny trend jest wzrostowy. read more