As reported by La Gazzetta di Mantova, Tonino Zerbinati, a 70-year-old farmer from Sermide, has gone missing. read more

Week 51, the second to last of the year which ended on Sunday, December 21, records a negative trend in the sales of fruits and vegetables, accompanied by a slight decrease in the average price mix. The decline affects all physical channels, with particularly weak performance for... read more

Agriculture experts on Tuesday urged farmers to closely adhere to an irrigation schedule for spring sunflower crops, emphasizing the critical role of timely watering in maximizing per-acre yields and enhancing oil quality. A spokesperson from the agriculture department stressed the importance of. read more

María Cecilia Gutiérrez has been in the Netherlands for seven months now as Ecuador's new Trade Commissioner for the Benelux region. Based in The Hague, she represents Ecuador's commercial interests in a market that she describes as very different from the United States, where she previously worked. read more

The use of drones in agriculture has now surpassed the stage of simple agronomic monitoring, evolving into crucial areas for the economic sustainability of the sector: for example, protecting new varieties from illegal reproductions and counterfeiting. In a market where the development of a read more

"The demand for dried fruit and nuts is rising," says Barbara Niemans, secretary of the Dutch Dried Fruit Association (NZV). "Our products are increasingly seen as healthy snacks or breakfast foods. Nuts used to be considered too fatty, but studies show they contain protein and healthy fats." read more

Maroko rozszerzyło swoją pozycję na rynku niemieckiego słodkiego pieprzu, dostarczając po raz pierwszy w jednym sezonie ponad 50 000 ton - informuje EastFruit. W sezonie 2024/25, który trwa od października do września, Niemcy importowały 52,4 tysiąca ton marokańskich słodkich papryk. read more

In 2025, Gartneriet Lundager celebrates its 40th anniversary, symbolizing four decades of growth and innovation in the ornamental plant industry. Owner Ove Lundager reminisces about the company's early days: "When I began my career as a young gardener after graduating from school, and later accomplished my ..." read more

The government must assist in alleviating industry pressures, according to the BRC, in light of the inflation report. Shop price inflation increased to 0.7% year-on-year in December, up from 0.6% in November, as reported by the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor for December. Helen Dickinson, the chief executive of the BRC (British Retail Consortium), emphasized the need for government support in this matter. read more

China's agricultural exports have been increasing during the 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, driven by a variety of products and expanded market opportunities. The export value rose from 544.34 billion yuan, approximately US$77.83 billion, in 2021 to 732.75 billion yuan, or around US$104.8 billion. read more

The French government is going on the offensive on food safety and the protection of national production. In a move that is shaking transatlantic trade balances, as reported by ValenciaFruit, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced the imminent halt to imports. read more

The blueberry campaign in Peru for 2025/26 has reached an accumulated volume of 333,284 tons by week 52, which is a 19% increase compared to the previous season. Export activity has consistently remained high during the peak period, indicating the ample supply of blueberries available for key markets. read more

"Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to the impact of chilling injury on crops in Maharashtra and other key growing regions. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief," said Abhijeet Patil from Trimurti Fruit Company in Solapur. read more

The price of bananas in the UK fluctuated this week, with average prices slightly decreasing for most sources, as per the most recent market data. For bananas imported from dollar-origin countries, the average price dropped to £0.85 per kilo, down from £0.87 the previous week, marking a £0.02 decrease. read more

Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with... read more

While moving between his clients and examining the data for each farm on their platform called IMPI, agronomist Danie Kritzinger notes that the evapotranspiration in Western Cape table grape vineyards has significantly increased compared to the previous November. read more

Agriculture Victoria has introduced a new procedure to offer an additional option for the interstate transportation of produce from protected cropping systems. The procedure, called Pest Free Production Site for Tomato Potato Psyllid (PS-66), was implemented on January 5. Victoria's Chief Plant Health read more

W roku 2025 ukraińskie programy wsparcia państwa w rolnictwie przyniosły namacalne rezultaty, w tym utworzenie nowych sadów i szklarni, wprowadzenie upraw niszowych oraz rozwinięcie narzędzi do poprawy infrastruktury magazynowej. W ramach programu dotacji biznesowych z 2025 roku przyznano 47 dotacji. read more

The online registration for the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) is now open. The event will take place from April 28-30 in Toronto, Ontario. The CPMA Annual Trade Show is Canada's biggest event focused on the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. read more

Ciężkie opady śniegu nawiedziły części Francji w poniedziałek, powodując problemy takie jak paraliż ruchu drogowego. W regionie Île-de-France korki osiągnęły rekordowy poziom ponad 1 000 km krótko po godzinie 17 w poniedziałek, 5 stycznia. W departamencie Calvados spadło nawet do 13 centymetrów śniegu. read more