As we progress through the production of fall and winter crops, it seems appropriate to have a refresher on nutrient deficiencies. Regardless of where you are in the crop cycle, identifying nutritional problems can be challenging. The advantage is that they can be distinguished from diseases or pest issues based on a few factors. read more

An agriculturist, Ambassador Oluwasegun Alab, has revealed that Nigeria is losing N50 million daily from importing pineapples, despite being the eighth largest producer globally with an annual output of around 1,607,200 metric tons. During a press briefing at the National Assembly, Alabi... read more

Japan, which is a crucial market for processed potatoes from the United States, has not yet allowed the import of fresh potatoes from the U.S. The CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC), Kam Quarles, emphasized the importance of the Japanese market for processed and chipping potatoes, but also mentioned the lack of access for fresh potatoes. read more

Fruitleather Rotterdam has announced a new product line: eco-friendly mango-based cardholders. The company stated, "Throughout the years, we have always been focused on the production and supply of plant-based materials. However, we realized that this approach didn't make these." read more

The wholesale market business in the Munich market hall is currently rather quiet due to the holidays. "The predominantly warm weather recently has noticeably boosted demand for watermelons again," says Seckin Yildirim, stand manager at OR-PA GmbH. Compared to previous years, the marketing of watermelons has increased significantly. read more

Według raportu Proarándanos, kampania jagód borówki na sezon 2024/2025 w Peru przebiega powoli, z wysyłkami znacząco poniżej danych z poprzednich sezonów. Do 33. tygodnia wysłano łącznie 15 384 ton jagód borówki, co oznacza spadek o 35% w porównaniu z kampanią 2023/2024 oraz o 4% read more

The horticulture season in Kashmir has begun, with a high demand for pears and early apple varieties being observed. The sector plays a crucial role in the local economy, impacting the livelihoods of the residents and the overall economic well-being of Kashmir. This year, favorable weather conditions... read more

Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman, has been officially recognized as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records after the passing of 117-year-old Maria Branyas. Born on May 23, 1908, in Osaka, Itooka currently lives in a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. She is a former... read more

The Moroccan avocado campaign is expected to begin in week 38/39 for green skin varieties, and week 43 for Hass avocados. Unless there is a climatic accident, volumes are projected to significantly increase with an unprecedented volume. According to Youssef Elkhlifi from Avonature, the volume is estimated to be around 80. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie do tej pory charakteryzował się obfitymi ilościami owoców i cenami, które nie spełniły oczekiwań eksporterów - powiedział Walaa Elhabbal, dyrektor generalny Overview Trading Company. Plantator mówi: "Tegoroczna produkcja jest znacznie wyższa ilościowo niż w zeszłym roku. Jest to spowodowane. read more

Fruit specialists at The Custom Plum Company, located in Paarl, have discovered five interspecific plum varieties during their evaluation trials in the Klein-Karoo and Boland regions, according to Jannie Marais. "These varieties are notable for their excellent storage capacity," he mentioned. read more

Sezon mango właśnie się rozpoczął w Maladze z pierwszymi zbiorami i sprzedażą. W tym roku podaż ponownie będzie ograniczona ze względu na wpływ niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych. "Szacuje się, że produkcja jest jeszcze mniejsza niż w ubiegłym roku, między 70 a 80% poniżej swojego potencjału," mówi. read more

"The carrot season has been good so far, without any big surprises," says a representative of the Spanish producer Somos Hijolusa. "We have been affected by some storms in the Seville area and by hail in Albacete, which have caused minor damages, but in general terms, we are highly satisfied." read more

By purchasing products from the brand, Tesco customers receive coupons that can be exchanged for a vegetable (choose from zucchinis, broccoli, cauliflowers, cabbages, and pumpkins). With this initiative, they aim to

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