Obecność wirusa żółtego plamistego żyłek cytrusów (CYVCV) została potwierdzona w Hiszpanii. Wykryto go po raz pierwszy we wrześniu 2025 roku. Ten nowy patogen stanowi powód do zmartwienia, zwłaszcza dla sektora cytrusowego ze względu na łatwość transmisji i szybkie rozprzestrzenianie się, szczególnie w przypadku drzew cytrynowych, limonkowych i gorzkich pomarańczy. read more

With the increase in temperatures recorded in many areas of Italy in recent days, the issue of managing abiotic stress in horticultural crops becomes relevant again. Heat, water scarcity, and salinity are becoming increasingly common factors during the season. read more

A drone system called RoBird is being tested in Moreton Bay, Australia, as part of efforts to reduce bird damage in strawberry production areas. The project involves Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone was developed to mimic predatory bird behavior. read more

Vegetable growers in Australia are still experiencing increasing production costs and supply uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a recent survey by Ausveg. The survey, which included nearly 200 growers and was conducted two and a half months into the conflict, revealed that median diesel costs had... read more

At a meeting held on May 20, representatives from Senegal's Ministry of Agriculture and the Senegalese mango interprofession (IPSM) outlined the terms for the upcoming export season. This included an increase in farm-gate prices and measures to limit interceptions due to the presence of the fruit fly. read more

Selecta Wagagai has paused to honor the life and legacy of Mzee Marinus Cornelis Josephus Boenders, one of the original founders of Wagagai Ltd in Uganda, who has passed away. While the loss is deeply felt across the company, the team has chosen to celebrate a life beautifully lived. Mzee read more

Unione IV Gamma was created to provide a structural response to a sector that today is worth over 1 billion euros in sell-out and in recent years has seen increasing costs, production complexity, and competitive pressure, without being able to adequately transfer value along the entire supply chain. read more

Belgian apples will now have access to the Chinese market after the phytosanitary export protocol was signed between the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and China's General Administration of Customs (GACC). This agreement was finalized during a working visit by the. read more

Tanzania Coast Regional Commissioner Abubakar Kunenge has urged agricultural stakeholders to utilize the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) corridor to enhance vegetable farming and enhance the distribution of produce between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma. He made these remarks during the Eastern Zone Agricultural, Livestock... read more

The British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission has approved the designation of Village Fresh Canada ULC as an official greenhouse vegetable marketing agency in British Columbia, pending final approval by the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB). read more

In Kenya, there is a growing investment in cold chain infrastructure as the country grapples with significant post-harvest losses in its horticulture supply chains. A 2025 study conducted by the World Resources Institute Africa revealed that food loss and waste in Kenya amount to around KES 72 billion (US$578 million)… read more

W Gerbera United, a flower-growing operation in Zevenhuizen, the Netherlands, a small vehicle races along the metal pipe rails between rows of plants. It moves quickly and, at first sight, appears out of context. However, this machine is silently revolutionizing one of the most labor-intensive aspects of the operation. read more

During three dynamic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as the most comprehensive business platform in Southeast Asia for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from 20-22 May, these co-located exhibitions brought together
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Egypt increased its orange production to around 4 million tons during the 2025/2026 season, a 15 percent year-on-year increase, according to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service data. National orange exports were projected to reach 1.9 million tons, distributed to over 124 countries, compared to 1.8 million tons in the previous season. read more

Custard apple growers in India are increasing production through hybrid varieties, closer planting systems, and pulp processing aimed at export markets. In Karnataka's Kolar district, grower Ashoka Shivareddy shifted from traditional farming to custard apple production in 2018, selecting read more

Over three energetic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as South East Asia's most comprehensive business platform for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from 20–22 May, the co-located exhibitions brought together. read more

The watermelon season is starting to accelerate, accompanied by cautious optimism. Sicily has been leading the way for several weeks now, while productions are gradually increasing in mainland Italy, including Lazio, Campania, and Northern regions. The weather in May, with widespread rains and fluctuations, has been... read more

Over three energetic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as South East Asia's most comprehensive business platform for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from May 20 to 22, the co-located exhibitions brought together. read more

Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. celebrates 10 years of operations in Spain. Founded in 2016 with a two-hectare harvest using plug material from the U.S., the operation has grown to become the company's hub for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), serving customers in 52 countries. read more

After over a decade of negotiations, Mexico and the European Union signed an updated version of their trade agreement in Mexico City on May 22, 2026—the accord that has connected the two parties since 2000. The ceremony was led by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and European Union officials. read more