Soil alkalinity is a significant abiotic stress that limits plant growth and nutrient uptake, especially in calcareous soils where iron availability is severely restricted. While several strategies have been investigated to alleviate alkaline stress and iron deficiency in crops, the role of read more

The Tatort episode "Letzte Ernte" addresses the issues that many fruit-growing businesses in Germany face on a daily basis: economic pressure in production, challenges in plant protection, the shortage of seasonal workers, and the lack of prospects for farm successors. The film thus touches on key issues. read more

Producing legumes and spring onions in Egypt is currently going through a dynamic season, driven by rising and varied demand, as well as better weather conditions. Mostafa Yassien from Helwan Export stated, "We have successfully established year-round cultivation and export of Egyptian" read more

Eating more fruit is not only good for the heart and intestines, but also for the lungs. A study from the University of Leicester - as reported on Fortune Health - presented at the annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) in Amsterdam, has highlighted how a read more

This year's forecast for the UK Jazz apple crop is around 9,000 tonnes, which is similar to last season. There are 27 licensed growers in the UK who produce Jazz apples from mid-October to early November. "This will be a typical year for Jazz apples. Last year was above average, and some orchards are slightly." read more

Podczas gdy każdy lot do Amsterdamu kiedyś był wypełniony surinamskimi owocami i warzywami, dzisiaj przestrzeń na pokładzie samolotu pozostaje zauważalnie niewykorzystana przez eksporterów świeżych produktów. "Nadal załadujemy najwyżej 10 ton na lot," westchnął Swami Girdhari, sekretarz Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów... read more

The cement sector and vegetable nursery growers are joining forces to build a supply chain capable of guaranteeing consumers healthy, traceable, and innovative products. This is the message that emerged during the fifteenth edition of the EU Plant Congress, the European association that. read more

Ukrainian fruit producer Sady Dnipra has exported fresh pears to Saudi Arabia for the first time, marking Ukraine's entry into the Middle Eastern pear market. The shipment was made by sea through Ukrainian ports despite the ongoing conflict, according to company representatives. read more

Pink Lady® is no longer "just an apple": it has become a brand capable of defining a lifestyle, a lifestyle brand that speaks to consumers in the language of emotions. This is the message coming from Cédric Modica Amore, strategic marketing manager of Pink Lady Europe. read more

In recent days, Morocco has returned to the international spotlight due to the protests and social movements led by the young people of Generation Z, symbolizing a country undergoing a transformation in both its appearance and ambitions. This generation no longer dreams of Europe as a destination. read more

Mimo pewnych trudności pogodowych wiosną, produkcja tureckich ogórków Kirby pozostała zrównoważona w tym sezonie, zarówno pod względem ilości, jak i jakości - powiedział Yaren Karaduman, inżynier rolnictwa w tureckiej firmie eksportującej świeże produkty rolnicze Biberciler İç Dış Gıda San. ve Tic. read more

"We are approaching the conclusion of our campaign for eggplants, peppers, and cucumbers. Simultaneously, we are harvesting and promoting zucchinis in various colors and types, such as light green, dark green, and both flowered and non-flowered varieties. These zucchinis will be the main highlight of our autumn season..." read more