The need to establish innovative financing mechanisms for African farmers and reassess existing ones is becoming more crucial as the continent grapples with compounded challenges such as climate change, low productivity, and conflict. This was emphasized during a session at the recent 10th. read more

This year, the harvest of Dutch open-ground vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, and iceberg lettuce started a week to ten days earlier than in other years. "The first cauliflower from the pots was very early, but now the first setting is already over, making cauliflower very scarce at the." read more

The Lettuce Committee of Fepex recently held a meeting in Murcia to review the 2023/2024 campaign. The first half of the campaign was positive, but the second half was highly irregular. There was a significant increase in exports and a growing variety of lettuce types. read more

The province of Huelva has become the fastest growing area in Europe for Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) during this 2023-2024 campaign, after reaching 50 million plants of cultivated strawberry varieties; a significant achievement for this company. read more

The Southern Hemisphere has started harvesting and has taken over the supply of kiwis. For South Africans, this campaign appears to be challenging. In New Zealand, the campaign is finally looking more positive after several years of challenges faced by growers and exporters. read more

The Netherlands is preparing to host thousands of international visitors for GreenTech, taking place from June 11 to 13 at RAI Amsterdam. This horticultural exhibition showcases Dutch innovations in sustainable food, flower, and plant production. Throughout this important week, the Dutch... read more

Business meetings, networking activities, commercial relationships. Positive outcome for India at Macfrut, where it was present for the first time with a national pavilion coordinated by APEDA, the main authority playing a central role in exports and promotion. read more

The planting process will take place between the months of May and September in the fields located at the Valdeluz estate in Lepe. read more

Producenci awokado napotykają znaczne wyzwania związane z nawadnianiem i adaptacją do obecnych warunków klimatycznych. W poszukiwaniu efektywnego modelu, który może pomóc wzmocnić tę uprawę na południu Hiszpanii, firma Caudal współpracuje z CSIC w ramach projektu badawczego skoncentrowanego na analizie. read more

Last year, Top Seeds introduced the Arondir variety to the market, a pear-shaped tomato that is gaining the trust of farmers. Its strengths are its uniformity, with a traditional pear shape that is maintained from the beginning to the end of the crop, its

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Garlic from different origins continuously enters the European market, but Armenia, as a country of origin, is not widely recognized yet. However, if garlic producer Fruity Garden has its say, that is about to change. The company, located in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, is currently primarily focused on... read more

This week marks the beginning of the garlic harvesting season, which includes the early Spring variety, in regions like the Spanish province of Granada. The rains this spring have created ideal conditions for a promising season ahead, with expectations of good production, large garlic sizes, and increasing prices. read more

Growers in Ireland are close to finishing their potato planting season, with hopes for better weather during the June Bank Holiday. The last 12 months have brought many challenges for potato cultivation, such as delays in planting and harvesting. read more

In the twentieth week of 2024, the volumes of fruit and vegetables at fixed weight are still growing and there is still a minimal deflation, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is stagnant in terms of volumes but with a slight inflation. Among the channels, supermarket sales are increasing again, the only one showing positive growth along with the usual discount stores. read more

The European Commission's Spring 2024 short-term agricultural outlook indicates a decline in EU orange production for the 2023/24 season, particularly affecting Spain. Adverse weather conditions have resulted in a forecast of the lowest output in ten years, estimated at around 5.6 million metric tons. read more

BayWa Global Produce is a leading provider in the production of high-quality fresh produce in categories such as apples, berries, and exotic fruits. Meanwhile, Nufri has a significant presence in the most important markets of the Iberian Peninsula and is one of the firms. read more

France: Les Mousquetaires to invest €240 million in Portugal by 2029

French retail group Les Mousquetaires, known for operating the Intermarché, Bricomarché, and Roady brands, has announced ambitious plans for its operations in Portugal. Reports indicate that the French retailer intends to invest €240 million in the country by 2029. read more

The rose varieties that we admire today are the result of continuous and meticulous plant hybridization. This breeding technique involves artificially crossing two parents to create offspring with specific desired characteristics. Early rose hybridization began with the selection from 150 wild species of roses. read more

Will we be able to eat high-quality melons all year round? Probably the timing is not ripe yet, but as emerged during yesterday's live broadcast on our social channels (click here to watch it again), the key players in the supply chain (from production to distribution) have two certainties. That is, read more

The Epigen Healthy Bite model and the Aenor certification for 'Regenerative Agriculture' are crossing borders. Last April, Aenor and Epigen presented both seals at two events held in Chile. The first meeting took place at the Fruit Exporters Association.

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