"Today, post-harvest management is unimaginable without the support of technology."
2025-07-25 00:00
Według Jorge Bretó, dyrektora generalnego specjalisty ds. rozwiązań pozbiorczych w firmie Citrosol, niekorzystne warunki pogodowe spowodowały znaczne wyzwania jakościowe dla cytrusów, warzyw i innych produktów w sezonie 2024/2025. W tym kontekście specjalistyczne rozwiązania pozbiorcze, takie jak
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Effective protection of raspberries against the raspberry beetle and the use of the product ENCERA
2025-07-25 00:00
In raspberry cultivation, one of the key challenges during the summer period remains the control of pests, such as raspberry bud mites, as well as building plant resilience under abiotic stress conditions. In the Raspberry Factors project implemented on the farm of Dr.
read moreThe technical sustainability model of Costa Rica's pineapple sector
2025-07-25 00:00
Produkcja ananasów w Kostaryce odpowiada za 30% krajowego PKB rolniczego i niemal 2% PKB narodowego. Według danych z CANAPEP (Krajowa Izba Producentów i Eksporterów Ananasów), sektor ten generuje niemal 38 000 bezpośrednich oraz 148 000 pośrednich miejsc pracy. 54% z nich jest eksportowane.
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Large-scale citrus cultivation in Botswana has now entered its second year of production.
2025-07-25 00:00
Botswana is a country located in central Southern Africa. It has a proud history in agriculture, with a strong focus on the beef industry and to some extent grains and maize production. Fruit production is limited, mostly concentrated in the Tule area in Southeastern Botswana.
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Japan has announced a public consultation regarding the importation of Mexican bell peppers.
2025-07-25 00:00
On July 18, the Japanese government issued an official statement requesting public feedback to officially approve the importation of Mexican bell peppers and fresh chilies into Japan. The consultation period is from July 18 to August 16, 2025. If no negative feedback is received, and...
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Summertime is here: a time for relaxation, vacations, and a pause from the everyday routine. But even as you soak up the sun, there are still digital dangers lurking. Cybercriminals don't take a break during the summer. That's why it's crucial to stay alert during the holiday season. Whether you are in
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"At TopFruit, we believe that our success is rooted in the strength of our partnerships, especially those we have built over the years with our breeders. These relationships are not just important; they are an essential part of how our Stone Fruit Business Unit operates," said Herschelle Mentoor.
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Indian grape growers from Maharashtra, the country's primary grape-producing state, are facing challenging weather conditions as they get ready for the upcoming export season, according to Sunil Shinde, Managing Director of Grape Master Farmer Producer Company located in Nashik. "From early May to the end of
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Apples, pears, and kiwis under attack: with the "REDUCE" project by Ri.Nova, defense is green
2025-07-25 00:00
Aphids and apple anthracnose, pear fruit moth, kiwifruit scale insect: climate change has exacerbated the adversities (as well as introducing new ones) that Emilia-Romagna fruit growing must deal with. Increasing challenges that have led to an increase in.
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Competition from third countries is jeopardizing the recovery of Almeria's fruit and vegetable sector.
2025-07-25 00:00
This week, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations from Almeria (Coexphal) presented a preview of the results of the 2024/25 fruit and vegetable season, which concluded with a 13% increase in prices and a 3% increase in the volume marketed, alongside a rise in costs.
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Produkcja kiwi w Grecji ma być na normalnym poziomie, z możliwie bardzo lekkim spadkiem ogólnej ilości - mówi Apostolos Tsinoglou, właściciel greckiego eksportera owoców Europe Export: „W porównaniu do danych z ubiegłego roku, produkcja kiwi w tym sezonie jest mniej więcej porównywalna z...”
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Ethiopia has introduced a 10-Year National Horticulture Strategy.
2025-07-25 00:00
The 21st of July 2025 marks an important moment for Ethiopia's agricultural sector with the official launch of the 10-Year National Horticulture Strategy and Enset Development Flagship. The event, which is being held at the Skylight Hotel, has brought together esteemed higher government officials and key…
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The updated heater is considered a "leap forward in efficiency".
2025-07-25 00:00
Bestplant, a pot plant nursery based in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, has multiple locations for cultivating Spathiphyllum and other houseplants. In 2024, they integrated their individual water systems into a centralized network. The drain water is now disinfected at a single location.
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Ninety cultivated hectares and a fully integrated supply chain
2025-07-25 00:00
The Apulian Ciarciello Group's 2025 onion campaign started about a month later than usual due to initial issues with bulb swelling. "It was a challenging beginning, but we are now fully operational. Harvesting has begun, yields are promising, and the initial processing stages are progressing well,"
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"Przejrzystość jest kluczowa"
2025-07-25 00:00
Green'05 operates on a forty-hectare area, cultivating a variety of foliage and bedding plants according to customer demand. The company supplies large retailers and wholesalers that have their own sustainability criteria, says cultivation manager Willem Bart Junte. "We encounter several challenges, such as...
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The harvest of Valencia oranges is currently in full swing in Laconia, the only region in Greece where this particular variety is grown. The work is intense and ongoing on a daily basis. According to Mr. Yannis Skevis, owner of the local export company Evrotas Gold, demand this year is strong.
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"Snackable carrots meet all the criteria, they are nutritious, portable, and versatile."
2025-07-25 00:00
Australia's carrot category is experiencing a fresh new twist with the rise of Snackables. "This is our naturally bred, truly unique variety of carrots that's taking the healthy snacking world by storm," said Ben Meadows, Category Manager at Harvest Moon. "Unlike conventional 'baby carrots",
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Consumption of alternative mushroom formats is increasing at the expense of fresh mushrooms.
2025-07-25 00:00
Sales of fresh mushrooms, including conventional, organic, and exotic varieties, have declined in recent years. Mark Kreiner, Outside Sales Coordinator at Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms, mentioned that there was a brief increase in fresh mushroom consumption during the Covid pandemic due to more people cooking at home.
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India and the UK have excluded apples from their trade deal in order to protect local growers.
2025-07-25 00:00
With the recent signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom, apples have been excluded from the list of zero-duty items. This decision has been noted by apple growers in Kashmir. Kashmir, a major apple-producing region, contributes to over 75% of the apple production in India.
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Poland: Pre-registration now open for the Warsaw 2025 Plants & Flowers B2B meetings.
2025-07-25 00:00
A two-day event called "Business meetings with buyers of large-scale Retailers present in Poland" will be held in Warsaw on the 16th and 17th of September 2025. This initiative aims to connect plant and flower suppliers with category purchasing managers from the major retail chains operating in Poland.
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