Of all the gifts from the natural world, there is nothing quite like the flower. We give flowers in celebration and in sorrow, to show love, friendship, sympathy, and more. Throughout history, flowers have played a role in religious, spiritual, and family traditions all over the world. A simple read more

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated measures against corruption and unlawful practices in India's agricultural horticulture sector, a step applauded by the farming community. Farmers are now urging the CBI to also look into the unauthorized import of apples and other products. read more

In May 2024, the EU average orange price was €82.68 per 100 kg, a decrease of 2.79% from the previous month and 2.76% below the 5-year average. In Spain, the price stood at €75.44 per 100 kg, slightly lower than the 5-year average. Meanwhile, in Italy, oranges were priced at €114.5 per 100 kg, marking a 14.23% decrease. read more

Podaż papryki chili nadal jest bardzo niska. „Sonora, Meksyk praktycznie zakończył produkcję i zakończył ją wcześniej niż oczekiwano” - mówi Francisco Clouthier z Maui Fresh International LLC. „Na początku sezonu pojawiły się jakieś warunki pogodowe, które opóźniły produkcję, a pod koniec sezonu” read more

The Digitalis purpurea Apple Blossom from Bransford Webbs Plant Company has been awarded Best in Show at the New Plant Awards, sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), during this year's HTA National Plant Show on June 19 and 20 at the NAEC, Stoneleigh. read more

globally significant attention focused on food security, safety, and the role of technology in making horticulture more sustainable. GreenTech Amsterdam was the hub of the horticulture industry last week. Despite the challenges the industry is facing, innovation is thriving. read more

The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, revealed in late July that the 2021-2022 season ended with a total strawberry output of 270,120 tons. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous season. Despite an average sales price read more

Qualified speakers on extremely current topics, exhibitions of innovative weed management machines, a pomological exhibition showcasing different varieties of zucchinis, and a demonstration of testing and calibrating the bars of Bulzoni Meccanica's spraying machines. read more

Lopburi, a Thai town overrun by around 2,500 wild monkeys, has launched a plan to capture and relocate the animals using cages baited with tropical fruit. Recent conflicts between monkeys and humans have led to this decision. Authorities aim to trap the monkeys, conduct health checks, sterilize them, and then transfer them to a new location. read more

Od początku maja hiszpańskie arbuzi dołączyły do dostaw z Maroka, które już od lutego/marca znajdują się na półkach francuskich supermarketów. Te kampanie są utrudnione przez brak konsumpcji. "Zła pogoda naprawdę nie pozwoliła nam przeprowadzić dobrej kampanii. Arbuzi są" read more

We are entering the peak of the melon and watermelon campaign, and to understand the main trends at play, we visited CAAB, where the President, Marco Marcatilici, provided an overview of the situation: "Consumption shows fluctuating trends due to weather temperatures and conditions." read more

This Thursday at 9:00 PM, Spain and Italy will face each other in a match that will define the leadership of group B, a game that goes beyond sports to represent a historic rivalry. A competitiveness that extends beyond the field

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Zmniejszyła się średnio o 30% zapotrzebowanie na lokalnie uprawiane owoce i warzywa na Łotwie w tym roku, jak wynika z danych Mārtiņša Tronsa, członka zarządu stowarzyszenia rolników Zemnieku Saeima. Powołując się na przeprowadzone badanie wśród lokalnych producentów warzyw, owoców i jagód. Badanie wykazało, że read more

Jak donieśli eksperci EastFruit, biznes owocowo-warzywny Uzbekistanu otrzymał niespodziewany cios w maju 2024 roku w postaci minimalnych cen eksportowych dla świeżych produktów rolnych, co znacznie pogorszyło warunki i możliwości eksportu warzyw i owoców. Możemy już read more

In the marketing year 2023/24, the decrease in orange and mandarin production in the EU was not offset by the higher production of lemons and grapefruits. Citrus production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy are the top citrus producers in the EU, with Greece, Portugal, and [additionally, a country omitted from the original text] following closely behind. read more

Dutchman Gerald Mulder has an IT background but ventured into the avocado business through his Tanzanian in-laws a few years ago. "My family oversees around 500 acres (200 hectares) of avocado plantations in Tanzania, located at the base of Kilimanjaro and in the southern region of the country. During the corona pandemic period, read more

W poszukiwaniu rozwiązania problemu braku pracowników, izraelscy urzędnicy zatwierdzili kwotę 92 000 cudzoziemców do pracy w rolnictwie, przemyśle, hotelach i restauracjach - poinformował we wtorek Urząd Premiera Izraela. Jest to po raz pierwszy, kiedy Izrael zezwolił na zatrudnienie cudzoziemców w branży restauracyjnej. read more

For the first time since it was established in 1963, the Biology Greenhouse Complex at Cal State Fullerton has a rare flower in bloom, the Victoria amazonica water lily. The second largest water lily in the world, this plant is native to tropical regions in South America, specifically in Guyana. read more

In the six-month period from September 2023 to February 2024, Egypt's agricultural sector exported 45 thousand tons of strawberries, amounting to $129 million. These strawberry exports represented 2 percent of the total volume and 6 percent of the value of Egypt's agricultural exports of vegetables and fruits. read more

On Thursday, June 13, the chrysanthemum collective VannoVa invited associates to the home of one of its founders, Guus van Leeuwen, in Kwintsheul, the Netherlands. This year, the 'Kennedy', a white single-flowered chrysanthemum, was the highlight of the event and drew in numerous visitors. This variety was especially popular. read more