Agriculture in Lanzarote is characterized by dry farming systems that make use of volcanic gravel and marine-origin sands to conserve scarce rainfall. Crops like sweet potatoes and watermelons are grown in these conditions, with soil protection provided by layers of volcanic gravel or organic matter. read more

Six weeks after the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement ended, Mexican growers are struggling to adapt to the imposition of dumping tariffs on exports to the United States, which continues to be a burden, according to Jorge Manuel Del Toro Chávez, general director of Finka. "The reality is that the tariffs..." read more

Eksport tegorocznych greckich jabłek do Egiptu rozpoczął się w dobrym tempie. Egipt tradycyjnie jest najważniejszym rynkiem zbytu dla greckich jabłek, absorbując, zgodnie z najnowszymi pełnymi oficjalnymi danymi Hellenic Statistical Authority, 62,73% eksportu greckich jabłek w 2024 roku. Jako pan Amer Elsherbiny, read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September" read more

It all started fifteen years ago when three dedicated growers got involved in the cultivation of this unique apple, the Reine des Reinettes. "At that time, SICA Gerfruit, Cofruid'Oc, and Les Vergers de la Blottière were all producing Reine des Reinettes apples. However, this variety is quite demanding and..." read more

The traditional launch of the French apple pear campaign took place last week in Paris, organized by the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP). The campaign for French apples appears promising, especially considering the situation in Europe. As for pears, the current priority is to diversify varieties and... read more

Crops lying on the ground in a few minutes, hectares of vegetables and vineyards compromised, farms forced to stop and employees left at home. This is the dramatic toll of the recent bad weather in Emilia-Romagna, which has severely hit the region, bringing the countryside to its knees. read more

Syd St. John has been farming intermittently since the age of 16. They began in 2018 by growing microgreens and tomatoes in a greenhouse at an urban farm in Detroit, and continued farming after relocating to Franklin County in 2020. Upon moving, they worked at Red Fire Farm. read more

The Gross Value Added (GVA) of agriculture in the Algarve reached €811 million (US$880 million) in 2023, representing 4% of the region's GVA. Nationally, agriculture accounts for 2.4%, meaning the Algarve's sector is 46% above the national average. These figures were presented at the launch of. read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September without a bouquet of flowers," said one parent. read more

Fall Creek is expanding its team in southern Chile to take advantage of the region's suitability for growing varieties with high cold requirements. These varieties are predominantly cultivated in Chile to satisfy the global demand for high-quality fruit during the country's natural production season. read more

KÖNST and MANSUINO Breeding Emotions have formed a commercial partnership that includes Europe, the UK, and the USA. MANSUINO's cut flower Hydrangea genetics will be introduced and promoted in these important markets through KÖNST's sales network. Some of the cut flower hydrangea assortment include: [list specific varieties if available] read more

The organic farm of Bożena and Sławomir Fiutko from Brzostówka (Lublin province) has been specializing in the cultivation of berries and vegetables for the fresh market for years. The key role in their technology is played by Natura Ekspert products, which - as the growers emphasize - read more

India's grape export industry is preparing for a bright future with the introduction of several new grape varieties that could enhance the country's global presence in the grape market," according to Mr. Rajaram Sangle, Director at fresh produce exporter Sangle Agro Processing Pvt. Ltd. He emphasized, "The 2024-25 season is poised to be a significant opportunity for growth and expansion in this sector." read more