The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has announced increased government support for the banana sector in the country, introducing a set of measures to combat the spread of Panama disease and enhance competitiveness in the global market. read more

Dwa zespoły uczniów hortikultury z Oxford High School zostały pochwalone za reprezentowanie Missisipi na 98. Narodowej Konwencji i Wystawie FFA, która niedawno odbyła się w Indianapolis, Indiana. Zespół agronomii z Oxfordu zajął imponujące 8. miejsce w kraju, a zespół florystyczny. read more

The 2025/26 Spanish orange season has started, with the retailer sourcing fruit from growers in the Valencian Community, Andalusia, the Region of Murcia, and Catalonia. By collaborating with 13 suppliers who work with over 2,000 farmers, the company anticipates commercializing 131,000 tons of oranges. read more

A total of 424 exhibitors from 16 countries are participating in this year's expoSE & expoDirekt in Karlsruhe (Germany), and over 5,000 visitors from more than 30 countries are expected to attend. According to the organizer of VSSE, the number of exhibitors has recovered and stabilized since the... read more

Tanzania ogłosiła uruchomienie nowej targowej wystawy świeżych owoców, warzyw i kwiatów, która będzie odbywać się corocznie w Arusha. Wydarzenie, o nazwie Horti Logistica Africa, jest organizowane przez Tanzanijskie Stowarzyszenie Ogrodnictwa (TAHA) we współpracy z rządem. Horti Logistica Africa to Nowe wydarzenie, które ma na celu promowanie handlu produktami ogrodniczymi w Afryce. read more

Naresh Yadav, a young farmer from Mawadi village in Kotputli-Behror district, has made farming highly profitable through innovation. After completing his MSc in Agriculture, he shifted from traditional crops to cash crops and experimented with marigold flowers. His success is now inspiring nearby farmers. read more

Farmers in Moldova affected by spring frosts and July storms have started receiving compensation, as reported by the Agricultural Intervention and Payments Agency (AIPA). The agency received 690 applications in the last two months, out of which 91 have been approved, amounting to a total of 19 million lei. read more

Portugal: Mercadona opens first Lisbon store

Mercadona made its debut in Lisbon on November 13 with the opening of a supermarket in Alta de Lisboa. This new store marks a significant milestone in Mercadona's expansion, as it represents the brand's first presence in the city of Lisbon. read more

Anthura and Corn. Bak have reached a mutual agreement for the acquisition of Corn. Bak's Bromelia breeding and propagation assets. Through this deal, Anthura is expanding its Bromelia portfolio and expertise, while Corn. Bak is repositioning itself. Corn. Bak has intentionally decided to focus on: the. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable sector is getting ready to welcome the second commercial season of a hybrid vegetable with renewed energy. This vegetable promises to bring added value to the brassica category in large-scale retail trade (GDO). Despite Italy still lagging behind in distribution and. read more

Tradition and innovation - understood as new varieties and product-service solutions - are the two driving forces behind the growth of pumpkin, which is currently a protagonist in GDO shelves with double-digit performance in both volume and value. This result has been achieved thanks to read more

The agreement, signed today by the University Rector, Professor Alex Weissensteiner, and the President of Assomela, Ennio Magnani, renews and strengthens a longstanding collaboration that has already produced significant results in the field of sustainable agriculture. read more

In week 44, compared to the previous one, the average price of fruit and vegetables sold by weight continues to decrease, while volumes are increasing with less intensity, and turnover shows a further decline. Among the channels, the discount channel is recording the most negative performance. read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agents for Elifab Solutions, installed the first Elifab blueberry sorter with Ellips True-AI in the North West Province earlier this year. The key feature of True-AI is its ability to recognize both the calyx and the stem. read more

The sudden suspension of operations at Plantenkwekerij Jongerius has sparked a lot of discussion in the horticultural industry. Several companies have already come forward to address the shortage and provide the necessary volumes, not only in the Netherlands but also in Germany, as reported recently. read more

A pair of horticulture student teams from Oxford High School have received praise for representing Mississippi at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana. The agronomy group from Oxford achieved an impressive 8th place finish nationally, and the floriculture team was also commended. read more

The continuous rainfall in the Peloponnese in recent weeks has prevented the harvest of Greek sweet potatoes from being completed. "We should have finished by October 15, but with the repeated rain, which forecasts say will continue for quite some time, we might not finish until December. read more

"The new European Regulation on cooperation between enforcement authorities combating unfair trading practices in business relationships within the agricultural and agri-food supply chain is excellent news. The Regulation will strengthen the fight against unfair trading practices beyond borders." read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agent of Elifab Solutions, installed the country's first TrueAI blueberry sorter in the North West Province earlier this year. According to a company representative, "The main difference with the TrueAI is that it can recognize the calyx and the stem with 100% accuracy." read more

Ecuadorian researchers have developed an in vitro gene-editing strategy with the goal of weakening the fungus that causes Fusarium wilt in bananas. The disease, which is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc), affects the plant's vascular system and has been a persistent challenge for banana producers. read more