Cornell University's Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium has announced that the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing in a GLASE workforce development initiative. The initiative is called Empowering Greenhouse Resiliency with an Optimized Workforce (E-GROW). read more

In September, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade recorded an increase in consumption, with significant differences between the major categories and individual products. Among the best-selling fruits of the month, only two show a growth in volume. On the other hand, vegetables show trends. read more

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Po przeprowadzeniu różnych wywiadów z producentami i eksporterami owoców z Mołdawii, dzisiaj przyszedł czas na importerów świeżych produktów. "Ładujemy egzotyki w Holandii, cytrusy w Turcji, przyprawy w Uzbekistanie, a sałatę we Włoszech," zaczyna Cristina Brinzila, menedżer Biofruct Exim. Firma, która głównie read more

At the open-field vegetable company Compliment from Volkel in Brabant, the Dutch iceberg lettuce season has ended once again. Director Peer Schraven reflects on an extremely challenging season. "Every year we say it can't get any crazier, but this season tops it all," he says. "Last year it started... read more

Part of agricultural Italy is struggling with drought. Many farmers are experiencing a water crisis that has worsened, especially in recent years, extending beyond the summer months and causing increasing damage to production. In the central and southern regions of Italy, the water shortage remains a pressing issue. read more

Anil Katharani of Indian fresh produce exporter Kathrani Exports mentioned that the onion market in India has been quite unstable recently. He said, "As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, 'Always expect the unexpected.' This holds especially true in the onion export business in India. Despite expert analysis," read more

Syngenta Flowers in De Lier (the Netherlands) is home to a specialized Young Plant Production center. Each year, a diverse range of young plants including bedding plants, perennials, and potted plants are grown across multiple locations spanning over 25 hectares. This is achieved through the use of optimal cultivation techniques. read more

"Od momentu naszego założenia, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) wspiera kanadyjski przemysł ogrodniczy oraz interesariuszy rządowych w rozwiązywaniu wyzwań innowacyjnych, aktywnie pomagając i angażując ich w skoncentrowane i efektywne badania oparte na rezultatach. read more

Final authorization has been granted for the increase in financial support for supply chain contracts within the PNRR dedicated to the agri-food sector, fisheries, and aquaculture. Following the decision made yesterday by the European Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially approved the measure. read more

Pitahaya, a fruit rich in vitamins and minerals, has ceased to be exotic and has become a highly sought-after product. However, it is facing increasing competition, particularly from Asia. "Vietnam was one of the first to enter the market, but pitahaya originated in America," said Mariano Zambrano, CEO of. read more

So far, it has been a rather tough autumn in terms of prices in the vegetable sector, due to the usual culprit of weather destabilizing the supply. What can we expect in the upcoming weeks? To find out, we visited the Fondi Wholesale Agri-food Center. read more

The Great Hall of the Álvaro Alonso Barba Building at the E.T.S.I. La Rábida (Palos de la Frontera / Huelva) will host the 7th Technical Conference on Blueberry Cultivation in the Province of Huelva on November 6th, organized by the. read more

El Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) ha certificado las primeras 10 toneladas de cerezas destinadas a mercados exigentes como China, India, Tailandia, Taiwán, Corea del Sur y España, consolidando a Chile como el principal productor mundial de cerezas. En previsión de un año récord en exportaciones, el SAG ha...

The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has certified the first 10 tons of cherries destined for demanding markets such as China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Spain, consolidating Chile as the world's leading cherry producer. In anticipation of a record year in exports, SAG has... read more

Expansion Group accompanied Pizzoli to Sial Paris 2024, the important international trade fair dedicated to the agri-food sector, which has just ended in Paris. Pizzoli, the Italian specialist in potatoes and a reference in the agri-food sector, participated in the event. read more

At Beyond Chrysant, a family-run business in the Dutch horticulture sector, the commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of their operations. In the second episode of the video series 'How to Make Conventional Agriculture More Sustainable,' host Ank van der Meulen joins Wouter. read more

Artificial intelligence tools to anticipate issues in crops and fish water, helping to predict potential changes in environmental parameters and suggesting corrective actions to be taken in real time, reducing the risks of losses and increasing efficiency. read more

Aby wzmocnić swoją pozycję na rynku i rozszerzyć międzynarodowy zasięg, Kostarykańska Agencja Promocji Handlu Zagranicznego (PROCOMER) prowadziła udział kraju w targach Global Produce and Floral Show 2024. Wydarzenie, które odbyło się od 17 do 19 października w Atlancie, w stanie Georgia, USA, przyciągnęło ponad 21 000 osób. read more

Denizli has started its quince harvest season, with producers in regions like Pınarkent and Kocadere beginning last week. The yield has been reported as good in different areas of the Pamukkale district. The price for quinces targeted for the export market has increased from $0.44 to... read more