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

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With a certain advance compared to last year, the commercial season of premium Metis plums has started, the result of the natural crossbreeding of different plum and apricot varieties, a brand that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. "The overall forecast is for a good..." read more

The Egyptian garlic season is ending earlier than usual, with volumes sold out. Ehabi Sami, CEO of Noureen Food, reports a "particularly challenging season". The exporter says: "We have had great difficulty in obtaining supplies of garlic. The reason for this is that small-scale farmers have." read more

In a recent discussion with News9Live, Dr. Shweta Jaiswal, a Senior Dietician at Sharda Hospital, highlighted the nutritional benefits of avocados for pregnant women. Emphasizing their high nutrient content, she pointed out that avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fats. read more

A new glass greenhouse is going to be constructed in Morocco. This time, it is a university that is overseeing the construction, with a different focus compared to the demonstration center in Agadir. Sebastiaan Hijstek from greenhouse builder Horti XS provides us with the latest information. It was also Horti XS that built a glass read more

Dzięki postępom związanym z pogodą w wegetacji, rodzina Wehenpohl mogła zebrać pierwsze morele w sercu regionu Oldenburg Münsterland już pod koniec czerwca. „Jesteśmy teraz mniej więcej w połowie zbioru, co oznacza, że jesteśmy porównywalnie o jeden do dwóch tygodni do przodu. read more

Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) is excited to introduce a range of new varieties at Cultivate 2024. "Our latest releases emphasize color innovations and showcase our dedication to beauty, resilience, and outstanding performance," stated the PDSI team. "The past year has been one of tremendous growth and we are thrilled to share these new offerings with the industry." read more

Sezon nowozelandzkich kiwi Zespri w pełni rozpoczęty. Jochen Wyns, menedżer regionalny regionu Benelux, określa go jako 'fantastyczny'. "W ciągu pierwszych trzech tygodni sprzedaży, rekordowa ilość tac z kiwi została wysłana do Holandii i Belgii," mówi. Ten sukces nastąpił po tym, co Jochen określa jako read more

This week, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), Pusa, New Delhi. This marks the start of collaborative efforts focused on mutual benefits in agricultural research and education. read more

The American retail giant Walmart has long held the top spot in the retail sector in the United States. However, the company's dominance in Bentonville may be numbered: if the trend of recent years continues, Amazon could soon. read more

The harvesting of Impero has begun in Umbria a few weeks ago. Impero is an Italian netted melon variety under the Seminis brand of Bayer Crop Science. It is a mid-cycle variety with a wide transplanting window that can cover medium-early, medium, and late transplants of the season. read more

An analysis required by the state legislature and conducted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture has revealed a decrease in farmland across the state. Between 2010 and 2022, Indiana saw a net loss of 345,682 acres in agricultural land, resulting in a total of just under 18 million acres. read more

France: Lidl acquires the first green hydrogen vehicle in the mass retail sector. Following the opening of Europe's first green hydrogen-powered logistics platform in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique) in March 2022, Lidl is reinforcing its dedication to eco-friendly delivery practices. read more

During the State Visit to the UK, His Majesty the Emperor of Japan visited the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to commemorate the long-standing collaboration between Kew, Japan, and the Japanese Royal Family. The visit aimed to deepen understanding of the scientific and conservation initiatives shared between the UK and Japan. read more

The value of fruit and vegetable exports from Andalusia to the United States between January and April 2024 has grown by around 34% compared to the same period last year. Specifically, these international sales have exceeded 62.8 million.

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Travellers are being informed about the prohibition of a specific fruit on aircraft due to its potential for spontaneous combustion. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has included a certain food item on its latest list of banned items for flights, highlighting health and safety concerns. read more

Ignacio Ugarte has been appointed as the commercial director for export grapes at Vanguard Group International. Since joining the company in 2021, Ugarte has played a crucial role in the purchasing and sales department for South America. He has effectively overseen the sale of fresh fruit from its production. read more

When Kuifkop Boerdery began cultivating dragon fruit in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, they anticipated its appeal to smoothie enthusiasts looking for Instagram-worthy ingredients. However, ten years later, they have been pleasantly surprised by the diversity of dragon fruit consumers. read more

"Otrzymaliśmy pozytywne sygnały, choć w środowisku dalekim od normalności. Gdybym miał być optymistyczny co do przyszłości, zdecydowanie uważałbym, że ochrona sadów może stanowić nowe tchnienie życia dla sektora owocowego. Jednakże istnieje potrzeba zwiększenia aspektu ekonomicznego."

"We have received positive signals, albeit in an environment that is far from normal. If I had to be optimistic about the future, I would certainly be of the opinion that the protection of orchards can be a new lease of life for the fruit sector. However, there is a need to enhance the economic aspect." read more

A new episode of the institutional campaign by Orsero started at the beginning of July - and will continue until the middle of the month - with two large billboards on Corso Venezia in Milan, at the end of the street, in front of the customs booths, at a point of very high pedestrian and vehicular traffic. read more