Potato cultivation in Pakistan has expanded over the past decade, increasing from around 177,700 hectares in 2015-16 to approximately 462,160 hectares in 2025-26, a rise of about 160%. The crop remains one of the country's main food commodities after wheat, rice, and maize. Production has also continued to grow steadily. read more

The season was coming to an end. Availability was decreasing, and customer demand had also noticeably decreased. At the same time, customers were starting to show more interest in other types of produce. Spanish oranges, particularly Navelate and Lane Late varieties, were clearly the market leaders, followed by Egyptian oranges. read more

The 2026 Tasmanian apple harvest has begun, with the first pickings in mid-March featuring early varieties such as Royal Gala and Smitten® appearing on fresh fruit shelves across Australia. This year's apple season is running later than usual, as a cool spring followed by a mild summer has caused a delay in fruit ripening. read more

The Ukrainian blueberry market is entering a new phase of development. Until recently, most growers operated independently, managing cultivation, harvesting, cooling, logistics, and sales. This model is now changing, with a shift toward centralized coordination, unified standards, and export… read more

Rising costs for fuel, energy, transportation, and packaging are once again putting pressure on Europe's fruit and vegetable industry. Greenhouse vegetables, perishable imports, and categories with high logistics intensity are expected to be among the first to be affected, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Australia's asparagus season has recently ended, and although growers were able to avoid losses for the first time in several years, the situation remains challenging. Samir Makssi from VBA Farming stated that the most recent season was a small improvement, but profitability continues to be a struggle for the industry. read more

Na 40. rok z rzędu Holandia dostarcza kwiaty, które zdobią plac św. Piotra w Rzymie podczas corocznej celebracji Wielkanocy. Podczas gdy papież Franciszek udziela tradycyjnego błogosławieństwa Urbi et Orbi, kierowanego do miasta i świata, widzowie z całego świata mogą śledzić. read more

"Over the last 15 years, Brazilian lime production has remained very stable at around 1.2 million tons," said Waldir Promícia, CEO of Itacitrus. "This volume has not increased for a long time." He also noted that the acreage, around 60,000 hectares, is experiencing constant." read more