Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a Partner of the 49th edition of the 100km del Passatore, one of the most beloved ultramarathons in Italy. The race, starting this Saturday, May 25th from Florence and finishing on Sunday, May 26th in Faenza, spans read more

Mączniak rzekomy (Peronospora effusa) jest jedną z najczęstszych grzybowych chorób szpinaku. Może on powodować znaczne szkody, szczególnie wiosną i jesienią. Ten grzyb ciągle ewoluuje, a nowe szczepy zdolne do atakowania odmian handlowych pojawiają się na całym świecie. read more

At Fruitwave, the season for Polish green asparagus is underway. "We work directly with a Polish asparagus grower. Price-wise, it's much more interesting for us to work with Polish asparagus. Green asparagus is normally always very expensive, but because we can deliver at a good price level, the. read more

The new company Vreugdenhil Breeding & Seeds bv develops varieties of vegetable plants and distributes seeds for the international market. These varieties allow professional horticultural companies around the world to grow fruit vegetable plants for the potted plant and hobby garden sectors. read more

It appeared for a long time that this would be an exceptionally positive season for Belgian pears, and for the most part, it was. However, in recent weeks, there have been reports that due to expectations of high prices similar to last year, there are slightly more pears in stock than initially anticipated. read more

Overall, during the presentation, one could mostly see satisfied faces: So far, there have been hardly any damages caused by adverse weather conditions, according to the general sentiment. Production has recovered in all countries after a somewhat complicated 2023, resulting in growth being reported in all four cultivation areas. read more

The decline is mainly a consequence of the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, which brought heavy flooding, mud, debris, and winds to Hawkes Bay and Gisborne, the major apple-growing regions. The orchards in this region were thus greatly affected in the past season. read more

"After the initial assessments by experts from the Austrian Hail Insurance, the total damage in the agricultural sector of Burgenland amounts to 1.3 million euros," said Dr. Kurt Weinberger, CEO of the Austrian Hail Insurance, in an initial report. read more

President Fritz Burkhalter spoke about a generational project. One goal is also to inspire young producers to engage in vegetable cultivation and to create the conditions for them to practice their profession under good conditions. read more

Even in the five-year average, cultivation is increasing: Compared to the period 2019-2023, this year there is a 23% increase, it continues. However, as with many fruits, there is immediately a limitation here: The estimates are naturally closely linked to climate development and are based on. read more

The Greek producer, packer, and exporter Katsagiotis has announced that it is increasing grape production in Greece. Georgios Bitsakos, the head of brand marketing for the Arra varieties, stated that this expansion is a logical step and highlights the significance of Greek grapes for Europe. read more

"Whether it's a perennial, early-blooming plant, garden or balcony flower, kitchen herb, or fruit and ornamental shrub – many plants provide essential nectar and pollen for bees, bumblebees, and other insects. This has been scientifically proven multiple times," explains ZVG President Jürgen. read more

These projects are part of the stimulus program for inland shipping, which aims to improve the accessibility of Flemish seaports and relieve the road network. The inland shipping stimulus program is a collaboration between the Ministry of Mobility and... read more

In this project, the relationship between plant resilience, microorganisms in the root zone, and plant nutrients is being investigated, as reported by Glastuinbouw Nederland. read more

Many farmers have refrained from planting crops because they did not have sufficient water resources to ensure the secure development of the crops. This decrease in cultivation compared to the previous season, in which there was already a significant decline, read more

Remarkable from the company's perspective is the revenue increase of more than 30% in the business of smart local energy systems based on solar power. However, the operating profit (EBIT) declined due to costs. At 107 million CHF, it was still satisfactory. read more

As QS reports referring to the BVL, the use of the insecticide to control asparagus flies on asparagus in the open field is permitted beyond the existing authorization based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 between May 15 and September 11, 2024. read more

Growers could soon have personalized local weather forecasts at their fingertips through a program that utilizes the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, in combination with traditional weather forecasting techniques. read more

Wydanie magazynu Asiafruit z maja 2024 roku jest teraz dostępne dla subskrybentów w aplikacji Asiafruit - na urządzenia Apple, Android oraz na komputerze - zapewniając najnowsze wiadomości i opinie z dynamicznych rynków świeżych produktów w Azji. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are delighted to reveal the finalists for the 2024 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more