Andrew Wilson, ICL's Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland, will lead a dive into peat-free growing through a series of new trials as part of ICL Hort Science Live (HSL 2024). The trials will investigate the most recent technologies and management practices that growers require to cultivate high-quality, resilient plants using sustainable growing media. read more

Miguel del Pino, president of Asaja's Garlic Sector, announced that the garlic harvest and mechanized collection of garlic in the province of Córdoba has begun. The sector anticipates a decrease in the harvest volume as the area dedicated to this crop has been reduced by 50% compared to the previous season. read more

The producer and exporter Tropi Fresh conducted its first maritime export of sugar mangoes from Colombia to the United States earlier in May 2024. "We are pleased to respond to the growing demand, driven by the significant increase in ethnic and cultural diversity in the U.S.," stated Mateo Sanchez, sales manager at Tropi. read more

SEGRO Netherlands has signed a multi-year lease agreement with Maersk. The Danish shipping and logistics company will be relocating to the newly finished eastern section of Segro Park Amsterdam Airport. The warehouse will serve as the home for Maersk's air cargo division, with the lease agreement being recently finalized. read more

The bouquet of roses that consumers purchase worldwide typically comes from Europe, Africa, or South America. However, there is another country that is often overlooked but produces a significant amount of flowers, and that is China. "The potential is huge, and we see... read more

This year, the Three Counties Agricultural Society organized yet another annual School Garden Challenge. This is an educational gardening competition for children in which they create a themed garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival from May 9-12 in the United Kingdom. Just like last year, read more

In the Ivanovo district of Belarus, the "Agro-Motol" farm is successfully cultivating elite seed potatoes using test tube technology. This method produces potatoes with perfect shape and high disease resistance, contributing to the seed import substitution strategy. The farm's laboratory, led by... read more

SEGRO Netherlands has signed a multi-year lease agreement with Maersk. The Danish shipping and logistics company will be relocating to the newly finished eastern section of Segro Park Amsterdam Airport. The warehouse will serve as the base for Maersk's air cargo division, which recently finalized the lease agreement. read more

A dive into peat-free growing – through a series of new trials, ICL Hort Science Live (HSL 2024) will investigate the most recent technologies and management practices that growers require to cultivate high-quality, resilient plants in sustainable growing media. Andrew Wilson, ICL's Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland, will be leading these efforts. read more

This year, the Three Counties Agricultural Society organized yet another annual School Garden Challenge. This is an educational gardening competition for children in which they create a themed garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival from May 9-12, in the United Kingdom. Just like last year, read more

Wielu mieszkańców Specjalnego Regionu Administracyjnego Hongkongu (SRA) postanowiło w tym roku kupić kwiaty na Dzień Matki w chińskim mieście Shenzhen ze względu na niższe ceny i ułatwione podróżowanie. Holenderskie Miasto Kwiatów w dzielnicy Nanshan miasta, które znajduje się zaledwie kilkanaście minut jazdy samochodem, było popularnym miejscem zakupów. read more

Source BI analyzes data from over 20,000 hectares of citrus, 5,500 hectares of avocados, and 9,500 hectares of macadamias to assess the competitiveness of farms by benchmarking against their peers and determining the exact breakeven point of each farm. read more

Metrovate has announced a $1 million capital raise by Sprout Agritech LP to fund the development of New Zealand's first precision biostimulant for agriculture. By combining agricultural science with advanced computational methods such as 3D modeling and machine learning, Metrovate aims to. read more

A grand party for the 50th anniversary of Siposi took place recently during Macfrut at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Bellaria. A special celebration honored with a big event with hundreds of guests, including clients, buyers, and journalists, who in a festive atmosphere shared the occasion. read more

Po płynnym przejściu z Ameryki Południowej, skupienie na borówkach zostało przeniesione do Ameryki Północnej. "Nie było przerw między regionami uprawnymi, a nasi strategiczni partnerzy w Meksyku i na Florydzie pozwolili nam na przejście bez trudności operacyjnych czy handlowych" - mówi Luciano Fiszman. read more

Saveurs du Bout du Monde has been offering delicious tomatoes for the past five years. Vincent Elegoet, the producer, initially faced challenges but has now successfully attracted buyers. "I had never worked with tomatoes before I met this producer who lives nearby. We had to put in a lot of effort to establish a customer base, but it seems like we've finally succeeded." read more

The current trend in horticultural crop production is to increase the number and size of fruits, aiming to achieve higher productivity, reduce costs, and take advantage of market prices during periods of low production and high commercial demand. read more

Prominent Abu Dhabi Agrifood and technology company Silal has opened its automated packhouse in Al Ain, covering an area of 12,000 square meters. This facility marks a significant advancement in fresh produce packaging technology, highlighting Silal's dedication to quality, innovation, and safety. read more

"The turnover for Mother's Day this year was approximately the same as last year," says Theo de Mooij of Hoven & de Mooij. "Prices were high for all the items that go into a vase, but we still had good sales. However, there is very little pre-ordering; it's becoming more and more last minute." read more

Wczesnym maja nocne przymrozki uszkodziły drzewa owocowe na terenie Ukrainy, pozostawiając rolników borykających się z poważnymi stratami. Właściciel farmy w regionie Dniepropietrowskim relacjonował, że po ciepłej wiośnie przymrozek 5 maja spowodował rozległe szkody. Choć niektóre morele przetrwały, wszystkie śliwy zostały utracone. read more