In just over a month, by mid-July, the first greenhouse mango productions in Europe, grown in the Spanish region of Andalusia, will hit the market. "At Finca El Edén, we cultivate organic Irwin mangoes in our greenhouses in Motril," says Eva Cantos. "The Irwin mango is highly appreciated for its quality and flavor." read more

With recent advancements in substrates and potting soils, there is an increasing need to comprehend the physical properties of peat-reduced mixtures. As a result, Eurofins is expanding the capacity of its physical laboratory. Manufacturers and growers are currently conducting extensive experiments with new potting mixtures. read more

Spanish apricots clearly dominated the market, with French and Italian batches following at a considerable distance. Matador apricots from Turkey were available on many, but not all markets. Turkish Sekerpare apricots have only arrived in Munich so far. Greek products supplemented the scene in Frankfurt. read more

The president of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food, and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa), Marta Bosquet, and the regional delegate of Agriculture, Fisheries,

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W mieście Varėna na Litwie można znaleźć więcej grzybów niż ludzi. Litewskie kurki zyskują popularność w Europie, szczególnie w Niemczech. Marius Juškevičius, dyrektor wykonawczy JSC M&KO, eksporterów grzybów z krajów bałtyckich, mówi: "Jesteśmy zadowoleni, że nasze". read more

W zeszłym tygodniu (na przełomie maja i czerwca) nasi obserwatorzy polowi i ja zaczęliśmy zauważać pierwsze bladzielone cykady ziemniaczane (PLH) na polu, prawie zgodnie z planem. Widzieli je na ziemniakach i fasoli, podczas gdy ja dostrzegłem je na delikatnym wzroście naszego orzecha angielskiego, strażnika na północnym końcu długiego. read more

Royal FloraHolland is convinced that it can only achieve its goal of becoming the future international marketplace for floriculture through collaboration with growers, buyers, and employees. The world is evolving rapidly, and Royal FloraHolland is evolving along with it. "Today's" read more

Co każdego miesiąca, British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane znajdują się poniżej. W maju 2024 roku Aldi nadal był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedawanych przez producentów BAPL do brytyjskich supermarketów. read more

Wzrasta zainteresowanie wykorzystaniem dronów w produkcji kwiatów ciętych jako sposobu na zmniejszenie problemów z siłą roboczą i kosztami związanymi z monitorowaniem szkodników i chorób, monitorowaniem stresu, aplikacją pestycydów, zagęszczeniem gleby i innymi czynnościami. Drony mogą stanowić sposób na poprawę precyzji w ocenie stresu. read more

Madrid's new mango-scented asphalt, designed to cover up the smell of fresh pavement, has sparked renewed anger among residents following the recent removal of almost 9,000 trees in the city. Locals believe that real fruit trees would be more effective in addressing both the odor and the summer heat, as they act as natural coolants. Mayor José Luis... read more

Precision agriculture, also known as agriculture 4.0, integrates technological tools such as sensors, satellites, drones, and geographic information systems (GIS) to monitor and analyze soil conditions, climate, and crop status. These technologies read more

Maroko is przedstawicielem przewyższenia własnego rekordu w eksporcie świeżego szparaga na czwartym sezonie z rzędu, według EastFruit. Niesamowicie, kraj ten już wyeksportował większą ilość szparagów w początkowych miesiącach obecnego sezonu (do marca 2024 roku) niż w porównywalnych okresach. read more

Today marks the launch of the "Weekly Wholesale Markets Bulletin", a new column resulting from the collaboration between Italmercati and IFN. It is a strategic agreement between the organization representing 22 wholesale markets and agri-food centers and our publication, aimed at providing in-depth analysis. read more

UK: Shoppers at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Asda are being encouraged to 'stock up' on red grapes. A scientist claims that a "superfood" found in all supermarkets can significantly reduce cholesterol levels. According to nutritional scientist Alex Ruani, red grapes have the potential to lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and boost... read more

In 2024, the total production of sweet cherries in the United States is forecasted to be 355,000 tons, slightly higher than in 2023. Washington, the leading producing state, is expected to produce 185,000 tons in 2024, a decrease of 11 percent from 2023. In Oregon, the total production for 2024 is forecasted to be 43,000 tons. read more

In Germany, many family-owned businesses produce and sell strawberries. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide freshly harvested fruits from local cultivation to the numerous strawberry enthusiasts in the country during the summer months. Ultimately, locals appreciate homegrown strawberries. read more

An association of lime growers and packers is warning about the impacts of drought on Mexican lime production. Yesterday, the Persian Lime Growers and Packers Association (COPELP) released a statement about the extreme heat and drought conditions affecting all crops in Persian lime-growing regions in Mexico. read more

Up until the 1950s, most flowers encountered in the UK were grown in the UK. However, significant investment from the Dutch government in the 1950s led to the arrival of the first airfreighted blooms, followed by the introduction of 'Flying Dutchman' flower lorries in the 1980s. This led to Dutch flowers dominating the market, and today they account for 86 percent of the market share. read more

"Color, shape, and uniformity of the heads are the characteristics that make Philidor F1 unique in the May and June harvests. Ideal for the early range, both for the domestic market and for export," explains Stefano Moretti, Commercial Technician at Vilmorin-Mikado Italia for Northern Italy. read more

Up until the 1950s, the majority of flowers encountered in the UK were grown in the UK. However, significant investment from the Dutch government in the 1950s led to the first airfreighted blooms arriving, followed by the introduction of 'Flying Dutchman' flower lorries in the 1980s. This established market dominance, and today 86 per cent of flowers in the UK are imported. read more