Traditionally, this period does not bring much excitement to the field vegetable trade. "This is not our time. People don't eat cauliflower at Christmas," says Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct in Zwaagdijk. "Supply from Spain has been somewhat limited in recent weeks due to cold weather, which has led to a decrease in availability." read more

In a notable development in the high-tech greenhouse sector, the cultivation of Kiwifruit in Kashmir has been gaining attention. This interest is mainly because of its suitability to the local climate and land, which are considered ideal for its growth. Kiwifruit, known for its water-intensive properties, has been thriving in this region. read more

On December 8, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association organized a large ceremony at the Guangzhou JNH Wholesale Market to celebrate the arrival of the first direct shipment of Chilean cherries. This event signified the official start of the Chilean cherry season. According to the association, the read more

"By hand, it easily takes ten minutes to change an onion tipper's sieves. Production also halts while you're doing that. Our robotic solution takes less than two minutes," says Bastiaan Krijger, director of KV-Techniek. The 'Robot Company', as this Dutch company calls itself, recently launched a. read more

In a transformative shift, around 500 tribal farmers in Kandhamal district have embraced marigold cultivation, replacing their traditional vegetable crops. Supported by the district administration, this new venture under the Mukhyamantri Janajati Jeevika Mission (MMJJM) is proving to be promising... read more

Macadamias are grown along the eastern coast of Australia, from the NSW Mid North Coast in the south to the Atherton Tablelands in the north. Bundaberg and the Northern Rivers region collectively produce around 80% of the Australian crop. Australia is home to approximately 800 macadamia growers. read more

"In 2018, when the Garland Hydrangea Runaway Bride was named the 'Plant of the Year' at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we could not have imagined the incredible success that would come for this variety," said Garry Grüber, CEO of Cultivaris GmbH. Today, Cultivaris GmbH is reporting... read more

Growers have been keenly aware of their energy consumption since the recent conflict in Ukraine escalated into the Battle of Kyiv in February 2022. Energy prices have skyrocketed. Some growers have started using Svensson's Energy Monitor plug-in for the Let's Grow platform to reduce the energy expenses of their climate control systems. read more

Reducing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, using less energy, adopting more rational water consumption practices, all while experiencing significant commercial growth: this summarizes the environmental performance of Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the leading Italian companies in the fruit and vegetable sector, as described in its fourth. read more

The final jury of the SIVAL Innovation 2025 competition convened on December 10th at the Parc des Expositions in Angers. Following the final deliberations, 19 solutions were awarded out of the 35 nominated last November, with a total of 60 applications submitted. read more

From 1 January 2025, PerfoTec will initiate a partnership with Master Plastics Group in South Africa. This collaboration is a part of their objective to enhance the shelf life of fresh produce globally and offer cutting-edge solutions for the maritime transportation and storage of fresh fruits and vegetables in large quantities. read more

Starting January 2025, De Groot Fruit & Vegetables will be the sole distributor of the well-known banana brands Turbana and Don Mario Eat Now. These brands will be accessible to wholesalers throughout the Netherlands every day. Furthermore, the company will provide a range of packaging choices for the. read more

The merger of five agricultural realities in Granada has given rise to the largest asparagus cooperative in Europe. This operation, carried out with the support of the Andalusian government, aims to strengthen the leadership of the Spanish province in production and marketing. read more

Rząd Ugandy prowadzi rozmowy z firmą Boeing w sprawie nabycia samolotów cargo, mających na celu wzmocnienie eksportu rolniczego. Zatwierdzono niedawno zakup samolotu Boeing 777F oraz Boeing 737-800BCF, a negocjacje dotyczące warunków trwają. Ten krok ma na celu podniesienie zdolności przewozowych Uganda Airlines w zakresie przewozu cargo. read more

Israel's carrot harvest for the domestic market started around a month and a half ago, with exports anticipated to begin in late January. Meanwhile, Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, one of Israel's leading carrot growers and exporters, is closely monitoring market trends in Europe. read more

Wielu Ukraińców nie miało dobrego zbioru jabłek w tym roku, i mówi się, że jest to główny powód wysokich cen tych owoców. Czy to prawda? Tegoroczny zbór jabłek na Ukrainie jest fakt bardzo dobry. Po raz pierwszy od wielu lat ukraińscy producenci jabłek zarabiają trochę pieniędzy. read more

Chile has just reached the peak of their cherry season harvest. The crop estimate has been revised down to 124 million 5 kg boxes, which is still a record high. Despite the fact that the U.S. market will receive approximately five million boxes, this is only a small fraction of the total shipments. "The U.S. represents..." read more

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported that Sri Lanka's coconut production decreased by 17.8% in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. This significant decline was highlighted in the CBSL's November agriculture bulletin, which attributed it to a combination of factors. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Junta de Andalucía has officially declared the Euwallacea fornicatus pest, also known as the ambrosia beetle, as a pest affecting the region. This pest has become one of the main threats to avocado producers on the Tropical Coast of Granada. According to the Junta de Andalucía... read more

A central measure made available to businesses investing in technological innovation in the agriculture, fishing, and aquaculture sectors. This is the purpose of the Innovation Fund launched in November by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests. read more