In the Netherlands, about 25% of all food is wasted, which has enormous implications for the climate and food security. The Dutch government has set a goal to reduce food waste by half by 2030. "We see a group read more

"Insisting on the material flow balance is a missed opportunity for reducing bureaucracy. The material flow balance is not required by European law and was not requested by Germany as part of the infringement procedure. In the wake of the farmers' protests, the Bundestag has" read more

Representatives from research, administration, politics, and businesses will discuss this on June 18th and 19th, 2024 in Berlin. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Thünen Institute have invited participants. read more

Meet with the fruit, vegetable, and flower buyers of the PROFI retail chain from Romania! read more

Kristie Emerson from Perfection Fresh has been awarded the 2024 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award by The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine. read more

A fan's creative artwork of Virat Kohli, made entirely from onions and garlic, has become a viral sensation. The video, shared on social media, depicts the fan skillfully arranging the vegetables on a marked surface to create a remarkable resemblance of the cricket icon. This unique and innovative tribute has captured the attention of the online community. read more

The Gemüsering greenhouse has been preparing something quite special. They are the only growers in Germany cultivating Kazuti tomatoes from HW Seeds. "They are able to unlock the full genetic potential of this high-quality variety," says Roel Huisman from HW Seeds. read more

Australian vegetable growers are poised to gain a competitive advantage through exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery as part of a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative aims to promote the use of advanced mechanization technology in the Australian vegetable industry, ultimately reducing the industry's read more

ASAJA, COAG, and Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain have demanded the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to urgently convene the Drought Table due to the critical situation of thousands of farmers and ranchers in the most affected regions.

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"The pear supply chain represents an Italian excellence, particularly in Emilia-Romagna, in Europe and worldwide, and must be defended and supported in order to survive the effects of this deep and prolonged crisis, dictated by climate change as well as by plant diseases and alien insects." read more

With new, smart plant weight solutions, Wireless Value aims to assist growers worldwide in accessing more information to optimize cultivation processes. Wireless Value is dedicated to developing a wireless measurement system that will better support growers in their daily decision-making. This marks the beginning of a new generation. read more

Na początku to przede wszystkim odmiany pomidorów „czerwone i okrągłe” dominowały w przypadku odmian odpornych na ToBRFV. Tak było także w przypadku Axia Vegetable Seeds, jednak ich oferta rozszerzyła się o odmiany odporne o „kolorach i specjalnościach”. Firma hodowlana nie była pierwsza na rynku. read more

Sweet potatoes are cultivated all across Vietnam, from the northern to the southern regions. They exhibit great adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions. "Sweet potatoes can thrive in diverse soil types due to their adaptability. The hot and dry climate is ideal for their growth." read more

Less chemicals, more protection from rain, hail, and insects, for a high-quality cherry production that is not afraid of bad weather or a phytosanitary emergency such as, for example, the drosophila. This is the goal of SMILE, a project aimed at supporting cherry cultivation. read more

The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, with a focus on sustainable production practices like integrated pest management. The three-day event gathered senior government officials, flower growers, and buyers from 75 countries. read more

Według EastFruit, Indonesia znacząco zmniejszyła import daktyli z Egiptu w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy sezonu 2023/24 (lipiec-marzec). Niemniej jednak, egipscy eksporterzy daktyli nadal są głównymi dostawcami na rynek indonezyjski. W okresie od lipca 2023 do marca 2024 roku, import daktyli do Indonezji. read more

"Diesel hand tractors in greenhouses - technically they are not allowed, but their use is currently tolerated. However, it is time to look for alternatives," says Nick Weterings of Weterings Machinery. Currently, many ornamental and vegetable growers who cultivate directly in the ground, are using these tractors. read more

The stone fruit season in several countries in the Northern Hemisphere is looking promising, and it is also up to 10 days earlier than usual. This is because of warmer weather during spring, which promotes faster growth of nectarines, peaches, and flat peaches or paraguayos. Spain, as Europe's major producer of stone fruit, is also experiencing this trend. read more

Ostatnio, kilka regionów rolniczych na Ukrainie zostało dotkniętych niezwykle dużymi gradobiciami, co wywołało obawy dotyczące potencjalnych szkód dla upraw owocowych. Eksperci z EastFruit przeprowadzili wstępną ocenę, aby oszacować zakres wpływu na istotne produkty hortikulturowe. read more

In recent days, Agrintesa celebrated the merger by incorporation of Osas, a historic cooperative company from Castrovillari (CS) specialized in the production of stone fruits and citrus fruits in the Calabria region, an area known for its strong horticultural vocation. read more