Ireland has experienced one of the wettest periods in recent history, with record rainfall every month since the beginning of the year. 47mm has already fallen this month, and the monthly average for April is 50mm. Growers should be planting by now, but the rain keeps falling and the fields are... read more

In recent weeks, the price of onions has drastically dropped. The decline was somewhat unexpected, but after a period of volatility, it has resulted in a more stable market and created new opportunities. It is now important to focus on market stabilization; further reducing the price will not yield any... read more

According to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist of Greek strawberry exporter Labidino SA, the strawberry season in Greece has been more positive than the previous year. "The Greek strawberry season is quite satisfying," he said. "The demand is higher than last year, and the entire strawberry sector in Greece is thriving." read more

Wyjątkowo ciepła pogoda w marcu i na początku kwietnia 2024 roku w Polsce znacząco przyspieszyła wzrost roślin. Jagodnik.pl informuje, że niektóre odmiany borówki zaczęły kwitnąć nawet o 4 tygodnie wcześniej niż zazwyczaj. Takie sytuacje nigdy wcześniej nie miały miejsca w historii. read more

Bio Freshi has been offering organic Kiwi Gold from South Africa since yesterday. Currently, these are not available on the Dutch market, making this company a frontrunner of the season. South African agronomist Ben assures that "These organic Kiwi Golds boast the perfect brix and firmness." read more

Ostatnio otrzymaliśmy alert eGRO na temat "Jak radzić sobie z diagnozą", w którym podkreślono ważność szukania wzorców objawów oraz uzyskania dokładnej diagnozy problemu roślin. Niedawno przesłano zdjęcia problemu roślinnego w celu ewentualnej diagnozy. Dotknięte rośliny to Hydrangea macrophylla. read more

Expressing the value of the Italian supply chain, sharing strategies with different actors, and giving everyone a chance to grow. These are the objectives that the network of producers, La Grande Bellezza Italiana, has in store for the Macfrut fair. read more

This week, Starflor organized a Meet & Greet event for buyers and growers at the Aalsmeer auction in the Netherlands. During the event, the company presented the products from its affiliated producers. Starflor, which offers sales and handling services for its international growers, exhibited a diverse and exceptional range of products. read more

Lemon juice represents the key to good mood for over 50% of Italians: its scent gives a feeling of lightness and freshness (36.3%), helps to relieve stress (33.1%), and its aroma is able to evoke summer (52.8%). read more

The exceptionally warm weather in March and early April 2024 in Poland has significantly accelerated the vegetation of plants. According to Jagodnik.pl, some blueberry varieties have started flowering up to 4 weeks earlier than usual. Such conditions have never occurred before in history. read more

Cambridge-based autopickr is developing 'Gus', a robotic precision agriculture and harvesting platform that currently specializes in cutting and collecting asparagus spears. Weighing approximately 45kg, the four-wheeled, battery-powered platform can pick 100 percent of all harvestable asparagus… read more

The debut of cherries in the world of fruits and vegetables is never trivial, in fact, it is perhaps one of the most discussed in the markets, because it is a product that manages to achieve skyrocketing prices. This year, the debut of the first Italian cherries, originating from Puglia, has outperformed all others. read more

In 2022, Peru became the world's third-largest exporter of ginger and the eighth-largest exporter of turmeric. Despite moving up one position in both categories compared to 2021, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure responsible and sustainable supply chains, according to the Global Business and... read more

"Calla is definitely not an easy flower to grow, it requires passion, knowledge, and patience. In China, many growers want to get immediate profits by investing minimum efforts or knowledge, but this approach doesn't work with callas," says Shurui Zhang of Kunming Caima Horticulture Co., Ltd (KCH). He and his. read more

The trade unions have estimated the participation at 5,000 people, while the Government Delegation has lowered this figure to 2,000. The event was attended by the general secretaries of UGT and

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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the award of up to $4.7 million to Partners of the Americas, a private nonprofit organization that promotes decent work and acceptable working conditions in Latin America. This funding aims to enhance compliance with international labor standards in Ecuador's banana and cut flower industries. read more

The Canadian bell pepper season is starting. "The supply is similar to last year, and we anticipate that Canadian bell peppers—especially those from Ontario—will be abundant throughout April," says Ray Mastronardi, vice president of sales for DelFrescoPure®. read more

On March 28, Royal FloraHolland announced that starting from January 1, 2026, the majority of its members and suppliers will be certified in accordance with the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI basket of standards), with the goal of achieving full FSI certification. read more

The agronomist of the Greek strawberry exporter Labidino SA, Alexandros Polydoropoulos, reports that the current strawberry season in Greece has been more successful compared to the previous year. He states, "The Greek strawberry season has been quite satisfying. The demand is higher than last year, and the entire strawberry sector in." read more

Vog Products has added a special product to its range: Apple Mousse with pieces. It consists of high-quality steam-cooked apple pieces combined with apple mousse or pulp to create a "ready-to-use" product for a wide range of possibilities. read more