With a truly historic sentence, the Court of Cassation validated the thesis that the provisions set out by the "leases" of a seedless grape variety, according to which the fruits (and plants) remained subject to the power of the owner of the variety, even after payment for the use of the gems. read more

Panama has announced the development of a "dry canal" to facilitate cargo movement between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, in response to decreased water levels in its traditional maritime canal. The initiative, called the Multimodal Dry Canal project, aims to utilize existing infrastructure. read more

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) and the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation are excited to announce a new partnership and collaboration in promoting a common goal of fostering and supporting innovation, progress, and expansion in floriculture research. Through this partnership, the two organizations will work together to... read more

SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada are entering their second year of partnership aimed at making healthy snacking enjoyable for people of all ages. Specially marked bags of SunCandy citrus, now available in stores, signify a continued dedication to promoting and encouraging healthy eating habits for children. read more

"Since the last 6-8 years, technological development and innovation have been transforming Mexican flower cultivation. In the last 4 years, this process has been further intensified," says Iker Larreategui Zaldua of Ulma Agrícola, an agricultural solutions company. According to Ulma Agrícola, read more

CIP has been a long-term strategic partner of SFSA, with current efforts centered on the second phase of a public-private partnership aimed at developing climate-resilient potatoes for tropical and subtropical conditions. We interviewed Simon Heck and Hugo Campos about CIP's prioritization. read more

Organic vegetables, free from synthetic chemicals and GMOs, are a key component of a holistic production system aimed at improving ecosystem health. Despite the rapid growth of organic agriculture, led by young entrepreneurs on social networks, the sector still faces significant challenges. The high production read more

During the Ordinary General Assembly of the National Association of Spanish Garlic Producers and Merchants (Anpca), held on April 4th, the data regarding garlic cultivation was presented. Specifically, the cultivated area for garlic in Spain has decreased by read more

Opady deszczu widziane w tym roku w Kalifornii pomogły zwiększyć wielkość pozostałego zbioru pomarańczy navel. "Istnieje stałe dostępność pomarańczy navel w średnich i dużych rozmiarach - 88s i większych. W miarę kończenia się sezonu dla standardowych odmian navel, późne odmiany będą miały większe rozmiary i mniej małych." read more

Within a few days, the early new potato harvest will begin in Seville. Along with the harvest in Cartagena, this marks the first European potato harvest of the season. "The harvest will commence with the loose-skinned potatoes, primarily destined for Eastern European markets, as soon as the machinery is ready." read more

LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our products to a wider market," said a representative from LettUs Grow. read more

The Dutch chrysanthemum sector is strongly represented at the Flora Expo, happening from April 10 to 12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Multiple chrysanthemum breeders and growers will display their variety of products. The joint campaign 'Just Chrysanthemum For the Win,' in partnership with Flower read more

Ireland has experienced one of the wettest periods in recent history, with record rainfall every month since the beginning of the year. 47mm has already fallen this month, and the monthly average for April is 50mm. Growers should be planting by now, but the rain keeps falling and the fields are... read more

In recent weeks, the price of onions has drastically dropped. The decline was somewhat unexpected, but after a period of volatility, it has resulted in a more stable market and created new opportunities. It is now important to focus on market stabilization; further reducing the price will not yield any... read more

According to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist of Greek strawberry exporter Labidino SA, the strawberry season in Greece has been more positive than the previous year. "The Greek strawberry season is quite satisfying," he said. "The demand is higher than last year, and the entire strawberry sector in Greece is thriving." read more

Wyjątkowo ciepła pogoda w marcu i na początku kwietnia 2024 roku w Polsce znacząco przyspieszyła wzrost roślin. Jagodnik.pl informuje, że niektóre odmiany borówki zaczęły kwitnąć nawet o 4 tygodnie wcześniej niż zazwyczaj. Takie sytuacje nigdy wcześniej nie miały miejsca w historii. read more

Bio Freshi has been offering organic Kiwi Gold from South Africa since yesterday. Currently, these are not available on the Dutch market, making this company a frontrunner of the season. South African agronomist Ben assures that "These organic Kiwi Golds boast the perfect brix and firmness." read more

Ostatnio otrzymaliśmy alert eGRO na temat "Jak radzić sobie z diagnozą", w którym podkreślono ważność szukania wzorców objawów oraz uzyskania dokładnej diagnozy problemu roślin. Niedawno przesłano zdjęcia problemu roślinnego w celu ewentualnej diagnozy. Dotknięte rośliny to Hydrangea macrophylla. read more

Expressing the value of the Italian supply chain, sharing strategies with different actors, and giving everyone a chance to grow. These are the objectives that the network of producers, La Grande Bellezza Italiana, has in store for the Macfrut fair. read more

This week, Starflor organized a Meet & Greet event for buyers and growers at the Aalsmeer auction in the Netherlands. During the event, the company presented the products from its affiliated producers. Starflor, which offers sales and handling services for its international growers, exhibited a diverse and exceptional range of products. read more