Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) are capable of converting insoluble forms of phosphorus, such as Ca3(PO4)2, into soluble forms. In various soil-grown crops, inoculating with PSB has been shown to enhance phosphorus nutrition. However, the outcomes of these inoculations are not always consistent, and there is limited information available on the efficacy of PSB in soilless environments. read more

"We have had a great sweetcorn year," says Giel Hermans. "We started early this season and also finished quite on time. The last 10 hectares will be harvested this week and early next week, so we have two more weeks of Dutch corn and then make the transition to Spanish corn." read more

The Danish robotics company 4XROBOTS has named Steffen Enemark as its new CEO. Enemark, who has over 20 years of industry experience and was previously the Vice President at ABB Robotics, will lead the company during its transition from a startup to a scale-up after the successful launch of its first product. read more

In 2025, the Vog Consortium, a giant in South Tyrolean apple cultivation that brings together over 4,000 producers, celebrates a double milestone: 80 years of activity and three decades of the Marlene® brand. This achievement was celebrated in Madrid, as part of Fruit Attraction, with an event that brought together read more

The Argentine citrus season started off well with early oranges due to a decrease in global supply. However, weather and logistical challenges hindered further developments. Initially, prices were favorable for producers, but the exportable volume of mandarins was significantly reduced in July due to frost and an abundant supply. read more

UK: His Majesty The King meets charities that have benefited from the substantial £50 million raised through the sales of Waitrose Duchy Organic. Waitrose reported that "His Majesty The King met with representatives and beneficiaries from various charities to commemorate a significant milestone in the partnership between." read more

W ciągu sezonu 2024/2025 Hiszpania zaimportowała rekordową ilość 24,57 miliona kilogramów ogórków, zgodnie z danymi z Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) przeanalizowanymi przez Hortoinfo. Import kosztował 27,68 miliona euro, a średnia cena wynosiła 1,13 euro za kilogram. Maroko odpowiadało za 75,5% całkowitej ilości, wysyłając 18,55 miliona kilogramów. read more

The 2025 Rocha pear harvest from members of Portugal's ANP reached 115,990 tons, almost identical to the 2024 season, showing a 1 percent increase. The volume is still approximately half of what was recorded in 2021. National production is estimated at 129,000 tons, with ANP members accounting for 89 percent. read more

In order to increase agricultural production and support farmers throughout the province, the Tokat Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry continues its efforts. As part of this, the cut flower producers in the district were inspected by technical staff from the Erbaa District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry... read more

iCsquared GmbH, a Swiss-based company, along with its Azerbaijani subsidiary and local partner ABAK AGRO Alliance MMC, started supplying the local retail sector with the first locally grown fresh green asparagus in the country at the start of September. In 2023, the asparagus varieties will include Atlas F1. read more

In the meeting held on September 26, 2025, the Joint Potato Stock Exchange Commission of Bologna - after a careful analysis of the results arising from the commercialization of potatoes harvested in this campaign and the production and commercial situation in Italy and the main production basins. read more

Tuesday marked the start of Fruit Attraction 2025, the leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, and Veganic is already present with a stand that has become a green oasis in the heart of IFEMA. Under the slogan "Grow Different," the space embodies the essence of the. read more

A.H. Worth has appointed Matt Walton as Managing Director of its Fosdyke site and vegetable farms, effective from the beginning of October. Walton previously served as Managing Director of Branston Ltd and was part of A.H. Worth until 2024. In his new role, he will be responsible for the group's operations. read more

Almeria is famous for its main five crops: eggplant, zucchini, pepper, cucumber, and tomato, but the province doesn't only grow these. There are companies dedicated to diversifying crops, striving to distinguish themselves in a competitive vegetable sector by cultivating lesser-known products such as okra. read more

At Fruit Attraction, the Edamus consortium will bring 25 affiliated companies, further expanding its presence and consolidating the role of the Italian Fruit Village in the spaces curated by the Agency for the promotion abroad and internationalization of Italian companies. read more

The vegetable breeding company Bejo and the tropical seed industry firm Tropic Biosciences have joined forces in a collaboration to utilize Tropic's Gene Editing Induced Gene Silencing (GEiGS®) technology platform for developing disease resistance in carrots. The partnership is centered around introducing GEiGS®-mediated. read more

Greek distributors are still importing Peruvian avocados to satisfy the demands of both the local and Balkan markets. Among them is Olson Osafi, the owner of Primorea, located in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Osafi states, "Both the Greek and Balkan markets show a preference for avocados with green skin varieties." read more

Emerald Packaging, in collaboration with Idaho Package, Wada Farms, and Walmart, has introduced a potato bag that contains 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material for food contact. This is the first of its kind in the potato category in the United States. The initiative was created in alignment with Walmart's goals. read more

Z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych w tym roku niektórzy producenci ziemniaków na Łotwie mogą stanąć w obliczu bankructwa, jak wynika z wypowiedzi Aigi Kraukle, przewodniczącej Zarządu Łotewskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Przetwórców Ziemniaków. Powiedziała, że odbudowa po słabej sezonie zajmie rolnikom ponad rok. read more

Mitolo Family Farms has been producing premium potatoes and onions since 1972, with operations across South Australia's Riverland, Mallee, and Virginia regions. "We supply fresh market washed potatoes all year round, from our three supply regions in South Australia," explains John. read more