The weather conditions have delayed the planting of potatoes in regions like Sicily, Puglia, and Campania in Italy, as well as in some areas of Greece, Spain, and Portugal over the past few weeks and months. Due to this, we might experience a lower yield than usual in the early harvest. read more

€800 million more for the competitiveness and sustainability of businesses in the primary sector and the processing of agricultural products. With the publication of the new "Agrisolare Call for Proposals", companies will be able to reduce their energy bills without taking away a square meter of land. read more

W swoim przemówieniu inauguracyjnym, Dyrektor Naczelny ds. Opieki nad LEA Thato Jensen powiązał warsztat z programem dywersyfikacji gospodarczej Botswany, uznając rolnictwo i przetwórstwo rolne za silniki wzrostu eksportu i zatrudnienia. „Nasz cel jest prosty”, powiedział Jensen uczestnikom, „przenieść naszą read more

Produkcja ogórków szklarniowych w Polsce nadal maleje w obliczu rosnących kosztów pracy i energii. Według Instytutu Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej (IERiGŻ-PIB), produkcja spadła do 292 000 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu z 306 000 ton w 2024 roku, 317 000 ton w 2023 roku i 328 000 ton w 2022 roku. read more

Zespri has launched its 2035 strategy, a long-term plan focused on strengthening the kiwifruit industry's resilience, unlocking future value, and aiming to become the world's healthiest fruit brand. The strategy was introduced at the two-day Momentum 2026 Conference in Mount Maunganui, which was attended by industry stakeholders. read more

On March 5th and 6th, 2026, the 14th International Blueberry Conference will take place – one of the most important events for highbush blueberry growers, trading companies, and production technology suppliers. The conference, which has been setting the direction for industry development for 14 years, will once again bring together. read more

Walking around Vietnamese wholesale flower markets or retail stores, both online and offline, it's not difficult to find pots of azaleas, cymbidium orchids, phalaenopsis orchids, or bouquets of roses originating from abroad, mainly China. They are displayed alongside locally grown varieties. read more

The opportunity for Tripod Farmers Group lies in "improving what we are currently doing" — only better. For Tripod's General Manager Joseph Ruffo, the growth in cos lettuce is less about seeking new markets to expand into and more about enhancing scale, efficiency, and customer alignment. "We build upon what we currently do." read more

Four Seasons Fruit Supply is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. "We started as a specialist in citrus, grapes, and exotics, and we continue to focus on these products today," says Medhat Samir. "Our exotic range includes sweet potatoes, avocados, mangoes, limes, ginger, and pomegranates." read more

The Greek onion trade is progressing without significant profit margins. Mr. Yannis Mantzaris, co-owner of the company Agrodiktyo from Thebes, stated: "At present, Ex Works (EXW) prices in Thebes have been fluctuating between €0.38–0.40 per kilo. These prices are considered standard, despite the additional costs of storage. read more

Uzbekistan's apple sector is on the brink of a quiet revolution – one that does not involve planting new orchards, expanding farmland, or waiting years for young trees to mature. Instead, the country can significantly boost the supply of market-ready apples by optimizing existing resources. read more

More than one in five children in Italy do not eat fruits and vegetables daily. This is according to the Okkio alla Salute survey (2023), which paints a worrying picture: almost 26% of young children are far from meeting basic nutritional recommendations, while the phenomenon of excess is also prevalent. read more

Fern Ridge Fresh, with its base in Hawke's Bay, has been operating for more than 20 years. The company imports apples from various growers across New Zealand, spanning from Gisborne and Hawkes Bay in the North Island to Nelson, Canterbury, and Central Otago in the South Island. The company cultivates and exports typical. read more

Pod koniec jesieni ceny ogórków w Almerii pozostały głównie stabilne, z niewielkim wzrostem o 1% do 1,59 €/kg w tygodniu 7, według danych z Obserwatorium Cen i Rynku Ministerstwa Rolnictwa regionu Andaluzji. Tymczasem ceny ogórków we francji wzrosły o 11%, osiągając 1,27 €/kg. read more

The commercial season for Greek kiwifruit is coming to a close on a positive note. According to Mr. Nikos Tsiakidis, the director of A.S. Episkopis, which specializes in the Hayward variety, "A.S. Episkopis currently has stock levels at 10-15% and they are gradually being depleted. The remaining sizes are... read more

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has implemented an increase in cargo levy from ₦7 per kilo to ₦25 per kilo. Exporters state that the higher charge will further raise the cost of agricultural exports, which they say are already facing rejection in international markets due to. read more

Indian fresh produce exporter Anusaya Fresh has announced a new strategic expansion into commercial asparagus cultivation and export development in South India. The company's CEO, Dinesh Shinde, mentioned that they are witnessing promising initial crop cycles. Anusaya Fresh is currently collaborating with 75 progressive growers in this new venture. read more

Itaueira Frutas invested R$80 million, equivalent to US$15.84 million, in 2025 to resume melon and watermelon production in Ceará after suspending operations in 2016 due to a water crisis. With the restructuring in the state, the company returned to export markets. At the farm acquired read more

In an open letter, French (Cénaldi) and Belgian (Ingro, Unigrow, and the Flemish organization Boerenbond) vegetable producers for processing, canning, and freezing have expressed their frustration over requests for price reductions from manufacturers that sometimes exceed 10%. This economic pressure is... read more

Agroideas has announced the successful commissioning of an 8-pallet Vacuum Cooling system featuring integrated industrial chiller technology and a glycol circuit in Ecuador. The installation represents a technical advancement in postharvest process optimization for the region's floriculture industry. read more