Tuta Absoluta is causing widespread damage to tomato plantations in Morocco. "Not a single grower has been unaffected, and everyone is trying to find a solution to the problem," reports Oussama Machi, a vegetable grower based in Agadir. Moroccan tomato growers have been dealing with Tuta Absoluta since 2008. read more

The Suva City Council has shown its dedication to promoting the growth of floriculture by providing ongoing support to florists in the Central Division. This is demonstrated by the recent expansion of the flower section at the Suva Municipal Market, which serves over 40 florists. read more

Mabo Tree Nursery is a tree nursery based in Randwijk, the Netherlands. Founded in 1984, the company covers over 17 hectares of field-grown trees and an additional 2 hectares of container fields. In 2016, Niels Mauritz, co-owner and the successor to his father, assumed leadership of the company. read more

A positive year in 2023 for La Linea Verde, which closes its consolidated balance sheet with an increase in both volume and turnover, exceeding 356 million, a 4.6% increase compared to 2022. "We are reaping what we have sown, continuing our investments in innovation, quality and..." read more

"The vegetable cultivation in the areas of Northern Italy in general, and in Piedmont in particular, is significantly delayed compared to previous years. In fact, the volumes of peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, and zucchinis are noticeably lower and often fail to meet the demand." read more

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a policy to exempt farmers from requiring government approval to prune mango trees, with the goal of improving both the yield and quality of mangoes. This step is expected to make canopy management easier, especially for older orchards by restoring. read more

ALDI has intensified its expansion in Spain in the last two years with nearly 90 new establishments, increasing its number of stores by 24% since 2022. These openings have involved the

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A few days ago, a technical meeting on cherry, apricot, and almond was held at the fruit research center of Fondazione Agrion in Manta, at Via Falicetto, 24, 12030 Manta CN. read more

ioCrops has introduced two new autonomous driving greenhouse robots, 'HERMAI Spray Robot' and 'HERMAI Transport Robot'. This expands their range to three robots, including the 'HERMAI Scout Robot' that was launched last year. The HERMAI agricultural robots are designed to assist in the management of large greenhouses using. read more

This year, fruit growers in Kazakhstan have had a plentiful harvest and are now calling on the government to temporarily prohibit the import of apples from August to December. They claim that domestic apples are unable to compete with the large quantity of imported apples that saturate the market. According to Bolatbek Aliyev, read more

Zbiór grzybów na świeży rynek w Wielkiej Brytanii i Irlandii jest głównie wykonywany ręcznie, podczas gdy w Holandii częściowo stosuje się mechanizację do zbioru na rynki konserwowe. "Jest to bardzo pracochłonne, każdy trzonek grzyba musi być ścinany ręcznie, umieszczany w koszyczku i ważony przez zbieracza. read more

According to the press release from the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, frozen berries, fruits, and vegetables valued at over 1 million euros were sent to the Russian Federation. It was mentioned that certain documents were aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries, including... read more

Household consumption of fresh vegetables in 2023 was 48.92 kilograms per person per year, a decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous year, equivalent to consuming about 1.3 kilograms less than the previous year.

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From July 1 to 5, BASF|Nunhems organized a new edition of its Melon & Watermelon Business Event by Experts at its R&D center in La Palma, in Cartagena, Spain. Once again, under the slogan 'What's Next', the seed company brought together growers, marketers, and distributors from all continents to showcase. read more

W 2023 roku Maroko stało się piątym największym dostawcą świeżych borówek do krajów Azji Południowo-Wschodniej, zwiększając swoje wolumeny eksportowe o 3,3 razy od 2019 roku, według danych EastFruit. Obecne tempo eksportu z Maroka wskazuje na dalszy rozwój na tym rynku. W 2023 roku Maroko dostarczyło... read more

The export of limes from Brazil is ongoing, even during the winter low harvest season. The country is facing logistical challenges with shipping lines skipping certain ports, but this is not hindering Brazilian lime producers from exporting their fruit. "The geographical spread of lime growing areas" is also contributing to the consistent exports. read more

The Springdale city council has approved a plan to construct a 3,600 square foot greenhouse near J.B. Hunt Park. The estimated cost of the greenhouse is around $224,000, and it is intended to be utilized for schools and educational events. This initiative is expected to result in cost savings for Springdale taxpayers as the city can utilize the greenhouse for various purposes. read more

The campaign of the medium-late apricots in Puglia was not very easy due to the climatic conditions that influenced some phenological phases. This is reported by Ruggiero Iodice, owner of the agricultural company F.lli Iodice, who dedicates 5 hectares to the medium-late varieties. read more

In Germany, the current negotiations on collective agreements between terminal operators and labor unions have escalated into strike actions at major ports, including Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Ver.di, a trade union based in Berlin, has begun warning strikes at several terminals in anticipation of... read more

Beneficial Insectary, a part of the Biobest division within the BioFirst Group, is excited to announce that Jimmy (Jim) McCanlies has joined the team as Sales Director for the USA. Jim brings with him a wealth of experience in the horticultural and agricultural sectors, with a strong passion for supporting the success of growers. read more