Farmer's Weekly recently sought out the expectations of South Africa's agricultural sector for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). Agbiz CEO, Theo Boshoff, expressed the need for commitment to previously outlined reforms and less red tape for businesses. "We just need commitment to
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A Europe with different traction, increasingly affected by climate change, with fruit losing volume (-2%) to vegetables (+2%) in 2023. This is one of the highlights of the new edition of the Fruit Logistica European Statistics Handbook, produced by
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The export volume of Peruvian mangoes decreased by 80% this season due to the effects of El Niño: high temperatures drastically reduced production in Peru and consequently caused a sharp drop in exports. The reduced mango supply led to
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The San Isidro Agricultural and Livestock Cooperative, CASI, will once again be present at a new edition of the most important fruit and vegetable fair in the world: Fruit Logistica, which will take place again this February, from the 7th to the 9th. read more

"The geopolitical and economic situation in the world is not the best, but it is still necessary to invest in order to keep up with the times". Roberto and Maurizio Graziani of Graziani Packaging recently inaugurated the new 4.0 line for the production of pressed cardboard corner protectors.
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Despite a challenging year marked by geopolitical tensions, which saw a 7.2% TUE drop in overall container volumes at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the cold chain seems unscathed. That was evident at the port's annual Cold Chain event on Wednesday, January 31. "It's a boost for the cold chain
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In a victory for container lines, the Seoul High Court on 1 February overturned a fine imposed by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Evergreen Marine Corporation for freight-fixing. read more

Climate change is reshaping Hungary's horticulture, with new crops such as figs, kiwi, and sweet potatoes becoming increasingly feasible, says Ferenc Apáti, the head of FruitVeB, Hungary's largest fruit and vegetable growers' alliance. A decade and a half ago, no one in Hungary was planting
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IFA President Francie Gorman said the huge turnout of farmers across the country last night cannot be ignored by the Government and the EU Commission. read more

This site's reporting on the Dutch onion market has been somewhat gloomy recently. However, Lindert Moerdijk, a self-proclaimed eternal optimist, sees the situation positively. "Sure, we're not moving massive volumes, but with the 15,000 tons of onions we still have to export weekly, that's
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French organic organizations have joined Ecovalia in condemning the statements that former French minister Ségolène Royal made about Spanish organic products. read more

The Italian company Retilplast Srl has chosen the Berlin fair for the presentation of two new products: the shade net Refresh and the reflective and mulching net Dual-Tex. read more

Tropical fruit growers are in luck, because on 15-16 May the Palacio de Congresos de Granada will host the International Subtropical Congress with the presence of agronomists and researchers specialising in this crop from all over the world, who will be presenting their work.
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The Kiwifruit Vine Decline, known as 'moria,' is a soil-based disease initially observed in Verona in 2013. It has since spread to various regions in Italy, including Latina, the largest kiwifruit growing area in the country. Moria has severely impacted kiwifruit production in Italy, causing
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In the freezing landscapes of Lapland, Finland, where extreme conditions are a constant challenge for farmers, choosing greenhouse farming or vertical farming becomes a trickier decision day by day. "Vertical farms provide a reliable environment for steady production, especially during
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La Borsa della Spesa', the tool to guide consumers in their product purchases during the week of 2 to 8 February, has been published; read more

In an industry-first, berry growers across the country have joined forces to encourage Aussie shoppers to put more berries in their baskets. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Berries Australia, the collaboration will see blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries all
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Approximately 600,000 tons of pears and apples harvested in the Alto Vale de Rio Negro, Argentina, are set to depart from the Port of San Antonio Oeste this week. This marks the beginning of this season’s export cycle, with a projected 20% increase compared to the previous export campaign,
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Reducing waste while maximizing productivity is the dual purpose of the new IWS 2000 scales Top Control will present at Fruit Logistica. "Excessive filling and over-packaging can affect the margin of companies not only by wasting resources but also by increasing transport costs due to a higher
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The Maritime Union of Australia and Dubai Ports have reached an in-principle agreement at the conclusion of three days of facilitated negotiations in Sydney before the Fair Work Commission, subject to endorsement by the MUA membership employed at Dubai Ports in Australia. read more