Solar panels in greenhouses are not profitable for the time being
2023-11-29 00:00
The energy market is in full swing. Energy prices are rising, and there is a transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources with a focus on electricity. For this reason, large areas covered with solar panels have been increasingly constructed across the country in recent years. Could
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First container of Rwandan avocados arrives in the Netherlands
2023-11-29 00:00
On Monday, November 27, the first reefer container of Rwandan avocados arrived at Avor in the Netherlands. Rwanda's ambassador to the Netherlands, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, his colleague Jean Hugues Mukama, Nico Spruijt of Avor, and Tom Bouwman of Flying Swans were there to welcome it.
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'Pears, we will barely cover one third of the production costs'
2023-11-29 00:00
"This year, pear producers will cover on average between 25 and 30 per cent of the production costs, which have in the meantime risen to around EUR 20,000 per hectare. Needless to say, without adequate economic support, the sector is at serious risk of collapse. He does not mince words
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British Berry Growers launches campaign and policy board to ensure a sustainable future
2023-11-29 00:00
British Berry Growers, the industry body representing 95% of the UK’s commercial soft fruit growers, has announced the formation of a Campaign and Policy board to advocate for the industry’s pressing needs.
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Club apples increasingly important in VIP strategy
2023-11-29 00:00
Co-ordinating the development and growth of 'managed varieties' (Club apples), having the overall view of each individual project, is a role that VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of the Vinschgau, wanted to develop by entrusting it to a manager in October 2022.
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Save agriculture to save the future': it is with this claim that Cia-Agricoltori Italiani announces its next Annual Meeting scheduled to take place in Rome today, 29 November, at the Auditorium Antonianum, Viale Manzoni 1;
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November marks the start of the Egyptian Citrus Campaign by BGP International, a marketer and distributor of a wide range of agricultural products, including citrus, grapes, apples, stonefruit, and more. With a keen eye on quality and color, BGP International is excited to announce the launch of
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Spanish citrus season off to a good start
2023-11-29 00:00
"Excellent" is how William Willems of Central Fruit describes the Spanish citrus market in mid-November. Central Fruit is a Belgian fruit and vegetable import and export company. He says demand is good and that there is enough product available. William, though, has a comment about the fruits'
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Yellow melons drive sales of imported fruit
2023-11-29 00:00
In the run-up to the Christmas period, which traditionally boosts sales of foreign fruit, we wanted to take a snapshot of the current situation in the market. And we did so with Chiara Celiberti, sales account manager at Nicola Paglionico, a company operating within the
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"High prices cause lag in avocado demand"
2023-11-29 00:00
"Hass avocado volumes have remained stable these past few weeks, but they're mostly smaller sizes (20 to 32)," says Elena Rogojnikova of The Greenery. "Arrivals from Chile in November were still surprisingly high (34% of total exports to Europe). Israel, where volumes keep rising despite the
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44% farm income drop is a serious concern, says IFA president
2023-11-29 00:00
IFA President Tim Cullinan said the 44% drop in farm incomes confirmed by Teagasc today was a huge concern particularly given the ongoing cost of living crisis.
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“Saturated” French tomato market
2023-11-29 00:00
The Agence Laparra team has just returned from Almeria, where it met with partner producers to discuss the success of the last season.” Despite this positive momentum, Eric Godard Durand, president of Agence Laparra, warns that the new tomato season will “once again bring new challenges.”
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Rosselkhoznadzor limits supplies of seed and planting material from the Netherlands
2023-11-29 00:00
Rosselkhoznadzor, the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, has imposed restrictions on the import of seed and planting material from the Netherlands starting November 23, 2023. The ban includes a prohibition on importing seeds and planting material accompanied
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Russia blocks Armenian imports over ‘sanitary concerns’
2023-11-29 00:00
Russian customs have blocked the entry of a number of Armenian lorries for ‘violating sanitary measures’, as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. The lorries are believed to be carrying fruits, vegetables, flowers and fish.
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InspiraFarms Cooling in talks to acquire Celtic Cooling
2023-11-29 00:00
InspiraFarms Cooling, a provider of cooling solutions across Africa, just announced the process of acquiring Celtic Cooling's operations in Africa. "This will ensure the continued operations of the teams based in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Kenya, who have developed a reputation for high-quality
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"We are seeing a good crop set on all blocks and are expecting the biggest volume of cherries ever"
2023-11-29 00:00
The Tasmanian cherry harvest is still a few weeks away but so far it is looking positive. Howard Hansen from Hansen Orchards grows all of his cherry crop under cover so although the recent good weather has its advantages his crop no longer relies on it.
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Belgian strawberry prices crest peak
2023-11-29 00:00
After peaking in week 45, Belgian cucumber prices fell slightly over the last two weeks. Week 47 cannot match the 2022 price but is well above the five-year average. The same goes for tomato prices. Those, though, remain well above 2022 prices. Strawberry prices are also very high, although
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NielsenIQ, inflation falls in October (7.2%) and volumes grow
2023-11-29 00:00
In October, total Italian omnichannel FMCG revenues amounted to € 9.8 billion, up 6.8% compared to the same period last year. The theoretical inflation index in FMCG stands at 7.2% in October,
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EU extended duty-free imports of fruits, vegetables and nuts from Uzbekistan for another 4 years
2023-11-29 00:00
In April 2023, EastFruit wrote that the European Union intends to extend Uzbekistan’s status as a beneficiary of the GSP+ system for a new cycle. At negotiations with representatives of the government of Uzbekistan, the EU delegation at that time noted that Uzbekistan had ratified the
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Challenges and prospects in Southern Russian horticulture
2023-11-29 00:00
Horticultural enterprises in southern Russia face challenges this year due to unfavourable weather conditions, leading to reduced yields and fruit quality. Increased costs for agricultural machinery, fuel, and fertilizers have lowered the industry's profitability to 12%. The shortage of fruit
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