In a context of increasing climate instability, ensuring a uniform and qualitatively superior ripening of fruits is a crucial challenge for modern fruit growing. read more

The Belarusian government has introduced a three-month licensing requirement for the export of potatoes. This decision, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of agricultural products within the country during off-season periods. Exporters of potatoes, regardless of read more

This week, Ukraine's potato market has seen a significant increase in trading activity, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Industry experts point out that, in response to growing demand, farmers are raising their selling prices in this sector. read more

ICAR-DFR celebrated its 15th Foundation Day on December 10, 2024, with a series of notable events. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. Indra Mani Mishra, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani. The celebrations began with a field visit, followed by read more

"The electronic market controls have led to the removal of 11 products falsely using the name of the PDO Consortium Green Pistachio of Bronte from virtual shelves," said Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida in response to a question-time in the Chamber. read more

A new study conducted by CABI has investigated the possible range of Acerophagus papayae, a parasitic wasp known for effectively managing the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Africa. Published in the journal Biological Control, the research used predictive modeling to evaluate read more

Estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggest a projected production of 417 million hundredweight (cwt) of potatoes in 2024 for the $100 billion potato industry. This reflects a decrease of slightly over 5% from the previous year. Idaho and Washington, the top potato-producing states, are expected to contribute significantly to this production. read more

SOME FIGURES ON COLLECTION AT EUROPEAN LEVEL read more

Zespri, a marketer of kiwifruit, has received approval from New Zealand kiwifruit growers to expand its plantings internationally. This authorization will allow for the cultivation of an additional 420 hectares of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit annually for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more

"Noor Bakri, Regional Sales Director for SmartMak, a Turkish supplier of food processing and production machinery, states that automation is key in the current wave of innovation in food processing machines. "The processing industry is currently facing various challenges," he says. read more

In most regions, tomato prices decreased in November compared to October. The exception is France, where the European Commission's tomato dashboard shows positive figures for vine tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Overall, there are more positive figures compared to November 2023. However, a notable exception is France. read more

The online florist Meg's Flowers Pty Ltd has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $1 million for making misleading representations, in proceedings brought by the ACCC. Meg's Flowers admitted that it had breached the Australian Consumer Law by making false or misleading statements. read more

South Africa's agriculture sector had a year of mixed fortunes, with success varying depending on the subsector or crop. Grains, oilseeds, and livestock, especially cattle, encountered challenges due to drought and diseases, affecting yields and animal health in regions like the Eastern. read more

Z jego mottem "Pomnóż swoją wartość", Multivac będzie prezentować rozwiązania pakowania dla branży owocowej na targach Fruit Logistica 2025 (Hala 2.1, Stoisko A 10). Firma skupi się na innowacyjnych i zrównoważonych rozwiązaniach, które optymalizują możliwości recyclingu. read more